Walton Avenue is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 8FH is located in the Roxeth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 2011-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Avenue, Harrow, HA2 8FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9HZ, HA2 9AJ, HA2 9BQ, HA2 8RU, HA2 9AH, HA2 9HY, HA2 8SW, HA2 9HX, HA2 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA2 8FH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 30.8% | 31.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 54.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 54.6% | 48.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 22.5% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 34.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 19.6% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 28.2% | 21% | -7.2% | 1.6% | 19.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 3.3% | -6.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 38% | 36.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -44.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 44.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 17% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.5% | 26.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 44.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 35.3% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 1.6% | -24.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 30.9% | 1.7% | 29.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Avenue was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Roxbourne average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Walton Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Roxbourne and the 226th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 2 Walton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-07-15 | £254,787 |
| Flat 8 2 Walton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-01-17 | £258,360 |
| Flat 2 2 Walton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-06-27 | £367,434 |
| Flat 6 2 Walton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £207,000 | 2012-01-12 | £325,092 |
| Flat 9 2 Walton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £210,000 | 2011-12-09 | £330,345 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA2 8FH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Manor First School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,311 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 | 2,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seva Education 145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chans | 346 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 96 yd | |
| Joyes Chicken | 324 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 106 yd | |
| Chef's Treat | 306 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 149 yd | |
| Harrow Borough Football Club | Earlsmead, Harrow | 337 yd | |
| Heathland School | Alliance in Partnership, Heathlands School | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Bar | 326-326A Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Rock | 348B Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 58 yd | |
| Palmyrah | 324 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 106 yd | |
| Lay's Bubble Tea | 312B Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 131 yd | |
| Ravanan Sweets and savouries | 312B Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 131 yd | |
| KSG Fast Food | 312 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 712-714 Field End Road | 622 yd | |
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 141 yd | |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Harrow Borough Football Club EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 784 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.