Balmoral Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 8TF is located in the Roxeth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Road, Harrow, HA2 8TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 8TD, HA2 8SX, HA2 8PL, HA2 8PQ, HA2 8PJ, HA2 8PR, HA2 8FA, HA2 8SU, HA2 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 8TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 31.1% | 28.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 59% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 44.6% | 57.5% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.4% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 9.2% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 50% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.3% 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 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 24.5% | 21.5% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 18.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 18.4% | 22% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 20.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 32.6% | 24.3% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -57.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 13.3% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
In this area, just 43.4% 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 | 55.4% | 43.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 11.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 35.4% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.6% 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 | 54.2% | 43.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 42.6% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 32.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.1% | 3% | -27.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 31.7% | 1.7% | 30.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Roxeth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Balmoral Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Roxeth and the 287th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Balmoral Road, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-05-03 | £543,983 |
| 33 Balmoral Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2023-06-27 | £504,643 |
| 27 Balmoral Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-11-15 | £559,049 |
| 35 Balmoral Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2020-10-01 | £519,928 |
| Flat 2 11 Balmoral Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-03-19 | £258,491 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA2 8TF 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 1out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,161 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 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,144 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 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditalia | 497 Northolt Road, Harrow | 374 yd | |
| Hamro Chautari | 20 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 377 yd | |
| Yard Style | 11 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 378 yd | |
| TSF Delights | 16 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 404 yd | |
| The Golden Sip | 496 Northolt Road, Harrow | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Sports Bar | 399 Northolt Road, Harrow | 644 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 647 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Bar | 326-326A Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 724 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express | 2 Alexandra Parade, Northolt Road | 315 yd | |
| Marmaris | 504 Northolt Road, Harrow | 330 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza Fried Chicken | 4 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 377 yd | |
| Lay's Bubble Tea | 312B Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 632 yd | |
| Ravanan Sweets and savouries | 312B Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 401 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 821 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Borough Football Club EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 631 yd | |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Northolt High Sports Centre EASTCOTE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.