Shaftesbury Avenue is in South Harrow, Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0AW 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 Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0AL, HA2 0AX, HA2 0AN, HA1 4AG, HA2 0AE, HA1 4AQ, HA2 0RJ, HA2 0AJ, HA2 0PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 0AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 30% | 37.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 48.3% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 40.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 36.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 13% | 4.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 27.9% | 23.5% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 21.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 33.8% | 33.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 51.7% | 38.6% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 19.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 30.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 25.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.5% 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 | 49.6% | 38.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 34.5% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 17.4% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 14.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 6.5% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 3.1% | -23.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.9% | 1.2% | 10.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.7% | 37.2% | -24.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 16.6% | 1.7% | 14.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harrow on the Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-10-25 | £394,511 |
| 178 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-15 | £336,463 |
| 176 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-07 | £338,570 |
| 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-22 | £237,117 |
| 142 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-02-13 | £238,343 |
HA2 0AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
HA2 0AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA2 0AW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,023 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 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,393 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 | 1,515 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 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newa Che Maya | 3 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 205 yd | |
| DC Fast Food | 37 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 282 yd | |
| The Season Selection | Tithe Farm Social Club, 151 Rayners Lane | 833 yd | |
| Salt Bar | 1 Roxeth Hill, Harrow | 937 yd | |
| Holroyd Howe Ltd | John Lyon School, Middle Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 829 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 830 yd | |
| The White Horse | 50 Middle Road, Harrow | 854 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 889 yd | |
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobsters Fish Bar | 7 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 205 yd | |
| Good Chef | 144 Vaughan Road, West Harrow | 730 yd | |
| Rio Chicken | 191 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,032 yd | |
| Ming Sing Peking & Szechuan Food TA | 122 Pinner Road, Harrow | 1,044 yd | |
| George's Plaice | 202 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 789 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 790 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.