Shaftesbury Parade is in South Harrow, Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0AH is located in the West Harrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftesbury Parade, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0AT, HA2 0QP, HA2 0QG, HA2 0AJ, HA2 0AG, HA2 0PP, HA2 0AE, HA2 0QW, HA2 0PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 0AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 40.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 34.2% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 21.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 53% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 19.4% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 42.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 17.4% | 6% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 20.9% | 10.7% | -10.2% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 19.5% | 16.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 15.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 29.5% | 50.7% | 21.2% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 30% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.8% | 30% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -53.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 41.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% | 35.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 6.8% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.1% | 19.8% | -12.3% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.7% | 29.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 31.2% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 14.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 6.4% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 17.5% | 0.9% | 16.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 17.8% | 1.7% | 16.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Parade was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% higher than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftesbury Parade has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 136th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A Shaftesbury Parade, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1995-02-24 | £1,247,586 |
HA2 0AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Food | 37 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 7 yd | |
| Newa Che Maya | 3 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 80 yd | |
| Salt Bar | 1 Roxeth Hill, Harrow | 712 yd | |
| Holroyd Howe Ltd | John Lyon School, Middle Road | 782 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sud | Shop 8 And 9, South Harrow Market | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 558 yd | |
| The White Horse | 50 Middle Road, Harrow | 645 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 656 yd | |
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 841 yd | |
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobsters Fish Bar | 7 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 80 yd | |
| Rio Chicken | 191 Northolt Road, Harrow | 752 yd | |
| George's Plaice | 202 Northolt Road, Harrow | 792 yd | |
| Sweet stack | Shop 5, South Harrow Market | 805 yd | |
| Bun n Roll Xpress | 4B South Harrow Market, Northolt Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 508 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 510 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 901 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 919 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.