Hawthorn Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 7NX is located in the North Harrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, HA2 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 7NU, HA2 7NR, HA2 7NS, HA2 7LN, HA2 7LW, HA2 7PF, HA2 7PE, HA2 7NT, HA2 7NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 7NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 7NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 28.4% | 25.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 61.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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.
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 53.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 30.9% | 40.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 37.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 37.9% | 34.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -47.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 60.2% | 50% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 22.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 50% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 41.8% | 39.4% | 9.8% | 32.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.7% | 3.8% | -31.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 34.7% | 1.7% | 33.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Drive was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hawthorn Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 106th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-04-03 | £718,727 |
| 30 Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-04-29 | £745,049 |
| 2 Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-05-23 | £767,000 |
| 64 Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2017-04-03 | £733,662 |
| 50 Hawthorn Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2011-11-10 | £689,702 |
HA2 7NX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 7NX 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,996 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 | 2,865 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 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham College Prep School | Buckingham College Prepatory School, 458 Rayners Lane | 358 yd | |
| Trinco Bay Cocktail Bar | 8 Village Way East, Harrow | 511 yd | |
| Taste Lahore Ltd | 434 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 524 yd | |
| Gana Restaurant | 13-15 Village Way East, Harrow | 547 yd | |
| MTR 1924 | 3 Village Way East, Harrow | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 615 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 694 yd | |
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 781 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 781 yd | |
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 12 Village Way East, Harrow | 511 yd | |
| Noodle Hut | 424 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 524 yd | |
| Bubbloo | 426B Rayners Lane, Harrow | 524 yd | |
| Shree Sai Vada Pav | 17 Village Way East, Harrow | 536 yd | |
| Gana Express | 11 Village Way East, Harrow | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 524 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 548 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 586 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 645 yd | |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Pinner Village Gardens PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS MARSH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.