Alexandra Avenue is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 9DL is located in the Roxbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, HA2 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9DN, HA2 9DP, HA2 9BX, HA2 9DW, HA2 9AE, HA2 9BN, HA2 9AB, HA2 9DT, HA2 9BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 30.6% | 28.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 61.7% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 44.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.7% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 31.2% | 29.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 26.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 18.4% | 27.4% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 25.8% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 29% | 26.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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 | 48.4% | 40.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 7.2% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 35.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 29.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.3% 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 | 47.2% | 41% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 42.3% | 37.1% | 9.8% | 32.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 10% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 5.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 1.7% | -28.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 39.7% | 1.7% | 38.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Avenue was 263.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 493.0% higher than the Rayners Lane average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alexandra Avenue has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Rayners Lane and the 38th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Emporium Court, 219 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-15 | £339,023 |
| Flat 10 Emporium Court, 219 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £372,500 | 2024-03-28 | £395,484 |
| Flat 26 Emporium Court, 219 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £300,000 | 2024-03-22 | £318,511 |
| Flat 2 229 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-12-08 | £421,355 |
| Flat 3 229 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-07 | £300,228 |
HA2 9DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 1out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 2,038 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 | 2,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshly Grilled | 196 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 86 yd | |
| Dudubar | 192A Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 111 yd | |
| Mahir foods | 176B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 131 yd | |
| Heathland School | Alliance in Partnership, Heathlands School | 243 yd | |
| Chef's Treat | 306 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 672 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Bar | 326-326A Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 698 yd | |
| Windsock Club | Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow | 794 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 829 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's | 200B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 72 yd | |
| Captains Fish Bar | 194B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 131 yd | |
| Vairam Ltd | 182 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 140 yd | |
| KSG Fast Food | 312 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 503 yd | |
| Standard Indian Take Away | 302 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 833 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Ground Floor, Dawson House, 274-278 Northolt Road | 895 yd | |
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 976 yd | |
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 993 yd | |
| Asian Pearl Sea Foods | 245 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 494 yd | |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Harrow Borough Football Club EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD | grass pitches | 876 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.