Drake Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 9DZ is located in the Rayners Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drake Road, Harrow, HA2 9DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9EA, HA2 9NF, HA2 9NE, HA2 9JR, HA2 9JS, HA2 9JW, HA2 9LS, HA2 9LG, HA2 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 9DZ 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 | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 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 9DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 62% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 40.5% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 18.6% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 47.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.3% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.6% 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 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 31.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 20.3% | 16.7% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 15.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 32.9% | 29.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -51.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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 | 57.4% | 47.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 13.7% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 56% | 47.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 33.7% | 33.4% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 4.7% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 5.5% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.7% | 37.2% | -28.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 35.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Road was 127.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.1% higher than the Pinner South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Drake Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Pinner South and the 108th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Drake Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-12-09 | £576,472 |
| 89 Drake Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2024-10-09 | £562,153 |
| 105 Drake Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-04-11 | £645,610 |
| 115 Drake Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-09-27 | £534,133 |
| 85 Drake Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-07-28 | £601,102 |
HA2 9DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9DZ 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxbourne Primary School Torbay Road , HA2 9QF | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Infant School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,606 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 | 3,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,254 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 | 576 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd | Newton Farm School, Ravenswood Crescent | 85 yd | |
| The Fat Crab Limited | 387 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 330 yd | |
| THE FAT CRAB | 383 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 332 yd | |
| Gujju chasko | Unit 2, 408 Alexandra Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Food Corner | 418 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 628 yd | |
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 680 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 791 yd | |
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 870 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Bar | 326-326A Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabs Peri Peri | 416 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 424 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 417 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 428 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 420 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 492 yd | |
| Rasa Bojun Restaurant | 436 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 492 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 438 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 844 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 900 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 937 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Roxbourne Primary School TORBAY ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Heathlands School HEATHLAND SCHOOL HEATHLAND SCHOOL EASTCOTE LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Field End Recreation Ground Field End Road | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Rooks Heath College 308-310 308-310 EASTCOTE LANE | 934 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.