Headstone Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 6ND 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 6ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 6NE, HA2 6NZ, HA2 6NA, HA3 5NS, HA2 6NX, HA2 6NR, HA3 5NA, HA3 5NT, HA3 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 6ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 32.6% | 33.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 56.5% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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% | 56.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 46.1% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 26.3% | 30.6% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 27.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 58.5% | 37.1% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 69.9% | 56.2% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 23.3% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 55.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 29.8% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 2.5% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 24.9% | 1.7% | 23.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Lane was 139.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% higher than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Headstone Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 92nd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 203.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-12-03 | £152,755 |
| 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2019-06-25 | £8,391 |
| 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2010-07-30 | £478,443 |
| 205 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2000-12-04 | £482,253 |
| 205 Headstone Lane, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 1998-05-05 | £489,938 |
HA2 6ND 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hujjat Primary School Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 4,473 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 | 1,329 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 | 366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Helix Education Centre 94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 2,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dome kitchen | 201 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 2 yd | |
| Pizza Dono | 193 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 6 yd | |
| Coffee Haven | Wyevale Garden Centre, Headstone Lane | 263 yd | |
| Elmes Cafe | 247 Long Elmes, Harrow Weald | 340 yd | |
| Blue Room Sports Venue | Broadfields Sports And Social Club, Headstone Lane | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 403 yd | |
| Harrow St Mary's Cricket Club | Pavillion, Old Millhillians Sports Ground | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hui Wong | 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 6 yd | |
| Mings Fish & Chips Chinese Take-away | 259 Long Elmes, Harrow Weald | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 943 yd | |
| Kidz Fun Entertainment | 5 Victor Road, Harrow | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfields Country Club (Closed) Broadfields Country Club Broadfields Country Club Headstone Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| R.C.T. Sports And Social Ground HEADSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Hatch End High School HEADSTONE LANE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Pinner Park Junior School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Cedars Myplace Youth & Community Centre CHICHELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Hatch End Swimming Pool HATCH END SWIMMING POOL HATCH END SWIMMING POOL UXBRIDGE ROAD | swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Hatch End Playing Fields BONIFACE WALK | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Headstone Manor Recreation Ground HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| Harrow Weald Recreation Ground BLACKWELL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.