The Ridgeway is in North Harrow, Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 7QD 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 The Ridgeway, North Harrow, Harrow, HA2 7QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 7QE, HA2 7PZ, HA2 7QH, HA2 7PT, HA2 7PE, HA2 7PF, HA2 7QQ, HA2 7PU, HA2 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 7QD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.2% 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 | 20.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 71.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 27.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 39.1% | 47.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 47.6% | 41.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 13.5% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 47.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 27.2% | 32.2% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 29.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 0.2% | -7.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 50.7% | 56.7% | 6.0% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 71.7% | 57.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 24.8% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 57.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 28.5% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 1.9% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 24.5% | 0.9% | 23.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 25.5% | 1.7% | 23.8% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridgeway has the 10th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 113th 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 -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 The Ridgeway, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2010-11-26 | £892,316 |
| 106 The Ridgeway, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2006-10-27 | £1,032,907 |
| 110 The Ridgeway, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2001-06-01 | £861,667 |
| 106 The Ridgeway, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-04-12 | £887,590 |
| 108 The Ridgeway, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 1998-09-29 | £884,369 |
HA2 7QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 7QD 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,528 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 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,642 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 3,003 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 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,032 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 | 602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 2,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrow BBQ Grill | 77 Station Road, North Harrow | 407 yd | |
| Sagar Restaurant | 57 Station Road, North Harrow | 439 yd | |
| Jai Durga Mahal | 64 Station Road, North Harrow | 439 yd | |
| Atlantis London Ltd | 63-65 Station Road, North Harrow | 463 yd | |
| The Platter | 3 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Freehouse | Jd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk | 567 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk | 567 yd | |
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 859 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 939 yd | |
| Whittington | The Pinner Arms Public House, Whittington Way | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken City & Pizza | 79 Station Road, North Harrow | 407 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 34 Station Road, North Harrow | 541 yd | |
| Fireaway | 22A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 561 yd | |
| Parathas Lounge | 14A Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 567 yd | |
| Mr Chilly | 344 Pinner Road, Harrow | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 679 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 766 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 793 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| The Gym (London North Harrow) 354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Gristwood Centre GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Pinner Village Gardens PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS PINNER VILLAGE GARDENS MARSH ROAD | tennis courts | 896 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.