Waverley Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 9RF 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 Waverley Road, Harrow, HA2 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9TD, HA2 9RB, HA2 9SZ, HA2 9TB, HA2 9RG, HA2 9TA, HA2 9QB, HA2 9SY, HA2 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA2 9RF 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 | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 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 9RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 34.6% | 29.7% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 59.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 43.5% | 51.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 36.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 11.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 47.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20% 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 | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 39.2% | 44.3% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 41.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 20.9% | 16% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 14.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 25.4% | 20% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -61.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 43.2% 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 | 48.1% | 43.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 18.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 27.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.2% 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 | 47.1% | 42.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 42.2% | 38.9% | 9.8% | 32.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.9% | 3.7% | -33.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 46.7% | 1.7% | 45.0% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Pinner South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Pinner South and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Waverley Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2014-08-07 | £791,442 |
| 15 Waverley Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2014-08-01 | £742,737 |
| 9 Waverley Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2012-05-16 | £591,561 |
| 11 Waverley Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-02-05 | £540,077 |
| 21 Waverley Road, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2000-06-21 | £758,727 |
HA2 9RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9RF 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne Primary School Torbay Road , HA2 9QF | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Junior School Newnham Avenue , HA4 9RW | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Infant and Nursery School Newnham Infant and Nursery School , Newnham Avenue HA4 9RW | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,195 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 | 3,154 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 | 3,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut Restaurant | 435 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 587 yd | |
| Mumbai Local Restaurant | 453 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 587 yd | |
| Natraj | 467 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| A-Z Superstore | 463 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Club 2000 | 427-431 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 641 yd | |
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 650 yd | |
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 447 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 587 yd | |
| STREET FOOD JUNCTION LTD | 425-429 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 587 yd | |
| Subway | 455 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 461 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Square Bubbles | 351 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 606 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 664 yd | |
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 678 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 684 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Roxbourne Primary School TORBAY ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Heathfield School (Closed) Beaulieu Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Cannon Lane Primary School CANNONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Field End Recreation Ground Field End Road | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| The Croft CANNONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Newnham Junior School NEWNHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.