Headstone Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 6JN 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 Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA2 6JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 6HU, HA2 6HT, HA2 6JW, HA2 6HR, HA2 6HW, HA2 6HS, HA2 6HP, HA2 6JL, HA5 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 6JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 30.9% | 28.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 62.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.3% | 57% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 39% | 27.1% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 53.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 27.5% | 42% | 14.5% | 3.1% | 38.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 52.4% | 33.2% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 70.5% | 58.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 58.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 30.7% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 2.1% | -24.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Hindu | 35.4% | 1.7% | 33.7% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Lane was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Headstone Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 91st lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-05-17 | £1,151,326 |
| 124 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £818,000 | 2021-03-25 | £908,173 |
| 96 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2018-12-17 | £789,178 |
| 106 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2017-09-14 | £883,968 |
| 116 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2017-07-14 | £755,849 |
HA2 6JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,479 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 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,729 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Community 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 | 3,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,402 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 394 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | Headstone Manor & Museum, Pinner View | 542 yd | |
| La Pino'z Pizza | 517 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 527 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Shayona | 531-533 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 806 yd | |
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 979 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 535 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Galata Kebab House | 499 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 529 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Popin pizza and kebab | 499 Pinner Road, Pinner Road | 860 yd | |
| Hui Wong | 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 813 yd | |
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 880 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 979 yd | |
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinner Park Junior School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Broadfields Country Club (Closed) Broadfields Country Club Broadfields Country Club Headstone Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Headstone Tennis Club Hillfield Close | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.