Rayners Lane is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA2 9TJ is located in the Rayners Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 9TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA2 9TL, HA2 9TS, HA2 7JL, HA2 9RY, HA2 7HE, HA2 9TW, HA2 9SE, HA5 5EH, HA2 9SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA2 9TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 28.5% | 27% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 54.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 41.4% | 52.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 32.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 17.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 15.3% | 5.8% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 31.6% | 24.1% | -7.5% | 3.1% | 21.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 17.5% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 17.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 31.9% | 31.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, just 41.4% 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 | 47% | 41.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.2% | 27.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.7% 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 | 45.6% | 41.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 43.7% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 33.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.3% | 2.7% | -30.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 12.7% | 0.9% | 11.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 36.8% | 1.7% | 35.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayners Lane was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.2% higher than the Pinner South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayners Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Pinner South and the 125th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Macmillan Court Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,250 | 2025-01-30 | £83,855 |
| 28 Macmillan Court Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-06-04 | £83,340 |
| 32 Macmillan Court Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-11-03 | £137,868 |
| 1 Macmillan Court Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-08-26 | £131,820 |
| 6 Macmillan Court Rayners Lane, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-06-17 | £93,593 |
HA2 9TJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 9TJ 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxbourne Primary School Torbay Road , HA2 9QF | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,501 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 | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Store and Internet Cafe | 458 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 57 yd | |
| A-Z Superstore | 463 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 118 yd | |
| Natraj | 467 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 118 yd | |
| Master Eats | 239 Imperial Drive, North Harrow | 123 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 297-301 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 63 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 217 yd | |
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 301 yd | |
| Tithe Farm Sports and Social Club | Tithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Inn | 460 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 61 yd | |
| Tonino's Cafe | 472 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 66 yd | |
| Subway | 455 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 118 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 461 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 118 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 420 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 224 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 303 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 331 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 349 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 59 yd |
| Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Newton Park West Ravenswood Crescent | grass pitches | 817 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.