Torbay Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 9QF 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 Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9QJ, HA2 9PG, HA2 9PQ, HA2 9PJ, HA4 0RB, HA2 9QG, HA2 9PL, HA2 9RH, HA2 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 9QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 56.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 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 (85.9%) 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 | 44.3% | 52.2% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.1% | 22.1% | 12.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 43% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 30.7% | 27.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 24.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 15.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 38.4% | 33% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -48.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 58.5% | 50.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 13.6% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 24.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 35% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.1% | 2% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 32.4% | 1.7% | 30.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torbay Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Pinner South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Torbay Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Pinner South and the 181st lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Torbay Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £667,000 | 2023-03-17 | £703,520 |
| 191 Torbay Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2018-12-19 | £768,012 |
| 171 Torbay Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2017-09-25 | £548,565 |
| 187 Torbay Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2016-03-31 | £613,698 |
| 157 Torbay Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2014-06-10 | £768,150 |
HA2 9QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9QF 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| 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 | 2,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne Junior School Torbay Road , South Harrow HA2 9QF | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxbourne Primary School Torbay Road , HA2 9QF | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Junior School , HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Infant School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,810 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 | 3,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School for Girls Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards and Ward Ltd. | Roxbourne Primary School, Torbay Road | 122 yd | |
| Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd | Newton Farm School, Ravenswood Crescent | 674 yd | |
| THE FAT CRAB | 383 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 1,007 yd | |
| The Fat Crab Limited | 387 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 1,007 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 346 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue 5 | Venue 5, 446 Field End Road | 506 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Bar | 326-326A Eastcote Lane, South Harrow | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenika's Kitchen | 15 Dunster Way, Harrow | 382 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 722 Field End Road | 909 yd | |
| Stobys of Eastcote | 720 Field End Road | 909 yd | |
| Eastcote Kebabs | 706 Field End Road | 909 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 5 Whitby Parade, Whitby Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 712-714 Field End Road | 909 yd | |
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne Primary School TORBAY ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Field End Recreation Ground Field End Road | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| Field End Junior School FIELD END ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Cavendish Sports Ground Field End Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Newnham Junior School NEWNHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.