Osprey Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0FY is located in the Roxbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osprey Lane, Harrow, HA2 0FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0TH, HA2 0FF, HA2 0FR, HA2 0FQ, HA2 0TL, HA2 0TR, HA2 0FS, HA2 0TE, HA2 0TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 0FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.4% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.6% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 45.8% | 41.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 47.4% | 13.7% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 4.8% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 46.2% | 53.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 19.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 41.5% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.4% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20% 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% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Black African | 21.3% | 17.9% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 26.9% | 20% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -61.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 43.3% 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 | 54.3% | 43.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 11% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 21% | 11.8% | -9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 29.5% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 23.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.5% 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 | 51.6% | 43.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 40.5% | 39.1% | 9.8% | 30.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.8% | 1.8% | -36.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Hindu | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.6% |
| Muslim | 42.5% | 6.5% | 36.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osprey Lane was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Rayners Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Osprey Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Rayners Lane and the 176th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Osprey Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-07-02 | £620,197 |
| 2 Osprey Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-01-21 | £593,605 |
| 2 Osprey Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-09-06 | £619,539 |
| 1 Osprey Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-08-31 | £641,149 |
| Flat 3 Hummingbird Court Osprey Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-08-13 | £355,387 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA2 0FY 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 950 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 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welldon Park Junior School Wyvenhoe Road , South Harrow HA2 8LS | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | - not rated | 945 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 | 1,955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,437 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 | 1,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seva Education 145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Season Selection | Tithe Farm Social Club, 151 Rayners Lane | 375 yd | |
| Freshly Grilled | 196 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 574 yd | |
| Dudubar | 192A Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 591 yd | |
| Mahir foods | 176B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 603 yd | |
| Newa Che Maya | 3 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 385 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 397 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 779 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 890 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's | 200B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 561 yd | |
| Captains Fish Bar | 194B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 603 yd | |
| Vairam Ltd | 182 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 607 yd | |
| Lobsters Fish Bar | 7 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 652 yd | |
| Ammus express | 248A Northolt Road, Harrow | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 669 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 672 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 742 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 759 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.