Ferring Close is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0AR 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 Ferring Close, Harrow, HA2 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0PW, HA2 0AG, HA2 0AP, HA2 0AA, HA2 0PP, HA2 0AT, HA2 0AE, HA2 0AH, HA2 0AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA2 0AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 46.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA2 0AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 28.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 53% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 47.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 46.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 13.4% | 5.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 20.3% | 29% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 53.3% | 42.4% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 50.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 50.5% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 24.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 50.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 41.4% | 41.4% | 9.8% | 31.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 1.6% | -29.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 23.2% | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferring Close was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferring Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 188th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ferring Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2025-10-06 | £472,124 |
| 3 Ferring Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-05-15 | £677,415 |
| 12 Ferring Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-05-09 | £563,609 |
| 17 Ferring Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-05 | £509,933 |
| 8 Ferring Close, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-12-11 | £603,318 |
HA2 0AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 585 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 | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School and Sports College Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 5,054 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,811 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 | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 681 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 1,102 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 | 152 yd | |
| Newa Che Maya | 3 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 199 yd | |
| Salt Bar | 1 Roxeth Hill, Harrow | 603 yd | |
| Holroyd Howe Ltd | John Lyon School, Middle Road | 639 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sud | Shop 8 And 9, South Harrow Market | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 516 yd | |
| The White Horse | 50 Middle Road, Harrow | 523 yd | |
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 753 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 760 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 30 West Street | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobsters Fish Bar | 7 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 199 yd | |
| Rio Chicken | 191 Northolt Road, Harrow | 774 yd | |
| George's Plaice | 202 Northolt Road, Harrow | 833 yd | |
| Bun n Roll Xpress | 4B South Harrow Market, Northolt Road | 853 yd | |
| Lenny's Caribbean | Unit 10 To 13, South Harrow Market | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 537 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 538 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 955 yd | |
| Hill Foods Supermarket | 43 High Street, Harrow | 969 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| St Dominic'S Sixth Form College MOUNT PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,047 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.