Lower Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0HB is located in the Harrow on the Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Road, Harrow, HA2 0HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0DZ, HA2 0DA, HA2 0DB, HA2 0HP, HA2 0DG, HA2 0DQ, HA2 0DE, HA1 3ER, HA2 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 0HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 28.2% | 29.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 54.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 58.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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.
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 12% | 8.4% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 55.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 22.7% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 19.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 69.1% | 54% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 65.8% | 57.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 16.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 17.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 57.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 19.7% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.5% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.6% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Road was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.8% lower than the Harrow on the Hill average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Lower Road has the lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Harrow on the Hill and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Greville House Lower Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-09-18 | £496,069 |
| 3 Greville House Lower Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-09-27 | £429,668 |
| 13 Greville House Lower Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-01-15 | £414,402 |
| 7 Greville House Lower Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-05-31 | £487,377 |
| 8 Greville House Lower Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2010-05-25 | £453,538 |
HA2 0HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0HB 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 0HB 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 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxeth Primary School Brickfields , Byron Hill Road HA2 0JA | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roxborough Park , HA1 3BE | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 2,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,976 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 | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School and Sports College Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 4,330 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 | 761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,981 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 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Ltd | John Lyon School, Middle Road | 183 yd | |
| Salt Bar | 1 Roxeth Hill, Harrow | 345 yd | |
| EightySix Restaurant and Bar | 86 High Street, Harrow | 462 yd | |
| The Doll's House on the Hill | 44 High Street, Harrow | 508 yd | |
| GROVE ON THE HILL | Ground Floor Restaurant, 41 High Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 50 Middle Road, Harrow | 246 yd | |
| The Kingsfield Arms Public House | Kingsfield Arms Public House, 111 Bessborough Road | 389 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 30 West Street | 442 yd | |
| Harrow School Staff Sports Club | 25 High Street, Harrow | 529 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 76 Northolt Road, Harrow | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battels | 64 High Street, Harrow | 508 yd | |
| Lobsters Fish Bar | 7 Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Avenue | 687 yd | |
| Rio Chicken | 191 Northolt Road, Harrow | 889 yd | |
| Good Chef | 144 Vaughan Road, West Harrow | 933 yd | |
| George's Plaice | 202 Northolt Road, Harrow | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Foods Supermarket | 43 High Street, Harrow | 501 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 735 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 736 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Londis | 103-105 Pinner Road, Harrow | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Lyon School MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| Harrow School (Bessbourough Ground) WEST STREET | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Harrow School (Philathletic Ground) WHITMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| St Dominic'S Sixth Form College MOUNT PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground BUTLER ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Harrow School Sports Complex FOOTBALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Harrow College (Harrow-On-The-Hill Campus) HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS HARROW-ON-THE-HILL CAMPUS LOWLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| The Gym (London Harrow On The Hill) JUNCTION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.