Holmdene Avenue is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 6HP is located in the Headstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, HA2 6HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 6HR, HA2 6HL, HA5 5SG, HA2 6HN, HA2 6HU, HA2 6HW, HA5 5SQ, HA2 6JN, HA5 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 6HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 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 vicinity of HA2 6HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 20.2% | 21.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 62.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 53.4% | 47.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 37.8% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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.
In the area around HA2 6HP this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 32.6% | 46.9% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 43.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.8% | 34.1% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 72.9% | 62.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 15.5% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 62.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 30.8% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 1.2% | -22.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 40.2% | 1.7% | 38.5% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmdene Avenue was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmdene Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 274th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2024-10-11 | £864,462 |
| 5 Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-10-07 | £782,482 |
| 7 Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2021-11-05 | £1,074,251 |
| 43 Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-09-03 | £716,429 |
| 3 Holmdene Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-06-28 | £808,871 |
HA2 6HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in HA2 6HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 3,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,587 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 2,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Room Sports Venue | Broadfields Sports And Social Club, Headstone Lane | 421 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | Headstone Manor & Museum, Pinner View | 737 yd | |
| La Pino'z Pizza | 517 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 527 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Shayona | 531-533 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 942 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 942 yd | |
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 535 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Galata Kebab House | 499 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 529 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Popin pizza and kebab | 499 Pinner Road, Pinner Road | 810 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 755 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 942 yd | |
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinner Park Junior School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Broadfields Country Club (Closed) Broadfields Country Club Broadfields Country Club Headstone Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.