Rayners Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0RA is located in the Roxbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 0RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0UH, HA2 0RB, HA2 0SR, HA2 0RD, HA2 0TS, HA2 0SS, HA2 0RE, HA2 0ST, HA2 0UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 0RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.7% | 48.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA2 0RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 42.5% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 42.1% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51% | 37.7% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 39% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.7% | 26.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 52.8% | 45.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 69.7% | 63.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 14.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 63.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 30.8% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 0.3% | -19.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 14.8% | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayners Lane was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Rayners Lane average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Rayners Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Rayners Lane and the 290th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-11-30 | £512,220 |
| 53 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-02-12 | £488,456 |
| 51 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £309,950 | 2014-06-13 | £484,356 |
| 53 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2013-11-05 | £421,533 |
| 51 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2007-03-05 | £507,915 |
HA2 0RA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,155 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Manor First School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 799 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 | 2,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,361 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 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 1,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,414 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 | 3,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 501 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 239 yd | |
| Freshly Grilled | 196 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 470 yd | |
| Dudubar | 192A Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 497 yd | |
| Mahir foods | 176B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 516 yd | |
| Heathland School | Alliance in Partnership, Heathlands School | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 251 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 575 yd | |
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 895 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 896 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's | 200B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 447 yd | |
| Captains Fish Bar | 194B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 516 yd | |
| Vairam Ltd | 182 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 523 yd | |
| Fabs Peri Peri | 416 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 757 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 420 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 746 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 874 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 876 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 876 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 977 yd | |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.