Rayners Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 0UQ is located in the Roxbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 0UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 0UE, HA2 0TS, HA2 0RD, HA2 0UG, HA2 0UB, HA2 0RE, HA2 0UF, HA2 0TP, HA2 0UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 0UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 40.8% | 43.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 43.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 49.4% | 59.8% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.8% | 22.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 37.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 14.2% | 1.4% | -12.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% 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 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 22.6% | 18.4% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 24.4% | 21.3% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 19.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 33.3% | 25.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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 | 53.2% | 40.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 33.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.8% 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 | 51.4% | 40.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 9.8% | 27.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 7.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 6.7% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 27.6% | 1.7% | 25.9% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayners Lane was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.4% higher than the Rayners Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rayners Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Rayners Lane and the 74th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-11-21 | £254,248 |
| 52 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-07-22 | £410,204 |
| 52 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-10-31 | £491,333 |
| 48A Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2002-05-03 | £224,550 |
| 48A Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1998-12-17 | £232,328 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA2 0UQ 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,195 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 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 1out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,717 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 | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,063 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 | 435 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshly Grilled | 196 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 376 yd | |
| Dudubar | 192A Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 394 yd | |
| Mahir foods | 176B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 407 yd | |
| The Season Selection | Tithe Farm Social Club, 151 Rayners Lane | 410 yd | |
| Heathland School | Alliance in Partnership, Heathlands School | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 422 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 455 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 731 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 849 yd | |
| Harrow Sports Bar | 399 Northolt Road, Harrow | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's | 200B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 363 yd | |
| Captains Fish Bar | 194B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 407 yd | |
| Vairam Ltd | 182 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 411 yd | |
| Maeme's | 312 Northolt Road, Harrow | 725 yd | |
| Ammus express | 248A Northolt Road, Harrow | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 717 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 755 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 778 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Station | Service Station Adjacent To 140, Northolt Road | 792 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 140 Northolt Road | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 919 yd | |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Whitmore High School PORLOCK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, 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 | 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.