Chester Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 7PU 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 Chester Drive, Harrow, HA2 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 7PT, HA2 7NN, HA2 7NW, HA2 7PZ, HA2 7NL, HA2 7NP, HA2 7RD, HA2 7QE, HA2 7QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 7PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45% | 49.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7PU 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 | 30% | 28.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 62.2% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.3% | 51.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 49.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 35.6% | 44.4% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 41.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 16.6% | 10.8% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 31% | 26.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -54.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 59.9% | 54.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 54.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 34% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 3.2% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 35.9% | 1.7% | 34.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Drive was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chester Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 325th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chester Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-06-30 | £677,703 |
| 6 Chester Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-03-16 | £683,487 |
| 46 Chester Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-08-07 | £697,207 |
| 44 Chester Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2018-11-12 | £723,839 |
| 2 Chester Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-09-01 | £699,492 |
HA2 7PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7PU 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| 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 | 2,448 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 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,780 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 | 2,909 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 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,088 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 | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 2,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrow BBQ Grill | 77 Station Road, North Harrow | 247 yd | |
| Sagar Restaurant | 57 Station Road, North Harrow | 275 yd | |
| Jai Durga Mahal | 64 Station Road, North Harrow | 275 yd | |
| Atlantis London Ltd | 63-65 Station Road, North Harrow | 307 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 448 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 448 yd | |
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 937 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken City & Pizza | 79 Station Road, North Harrow | 247 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 384 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 436 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 448 yd | |
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 594 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 852 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 869 yd | |
| Slimming world | 25 Holsworth Close, Harrow | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Pinner Village Gardens PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS MARSH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,030 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.