Shaftesbury Avenue is in Kenton, Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 0QU is located in the Kenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftesbury Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 0QX, HA3 0QZ, HA3 0RA, HA3 0QT, HA3 0RL, HA3 0QY, HA3 0SP, HA3 0RZ, HA3 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA3 0QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 HA3 0QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 27.3% | 29.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 60.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 44.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.8% 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% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 41.9% | 43.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 40.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 40.5% | 27.8% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -53.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 57.5% | 49.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 14.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 19.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.6% 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 | 56.1% | 49.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 41.6% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 31.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 2.4% | -28.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 41.1% | 1.7% | 39.4% |
| Jewish | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Kenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftesbury Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Kenton and the 295th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2024-06-10 | £1,055,878 |
| 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £832,500 | 2021-01-14 | £867,336 |
| 39 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2017-12-01 | £1,040,357 |
| 39 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2002-09-10 | £1,077,293 |
HA3 0QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
HA3 0QU 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stewart Junior School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 848 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | - not rated | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Noam Primary School 8-10 Forty Avenue , HA9 8JW | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School Room Chaucer Ward , Northwick Park Hospital HA1 3UJ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rose Flower & Cake | 298 Preston Road, Harrow | 528 yd | |
| Gusto 272 Ltd | 272 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| Wings | 294 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 660 yd | |
| Maya's Chai | 251-253 Preston Road, Harrow | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Garden | 316 Preston Road, Harrow | 463 yd | |
| Shiv Shakti Sweets & Savouries | 314 Preston Road, Harrow | 463 yd | |
| Top Taste | 269 Preston Road, Harrow | 638 yd | |
| Costa | 247 Preston Road, Harrow | 660 yd | |
| Boston Peri Peri | 263 Preston Road, Harrow | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston News | 324 Preston Road, Harrow | 463 yd | |
| J R Stationmarket | 279 Preston Road, Harrow | 660 yd | |
| Preston Superstore | 268 Preston Road, Harrow | 666 yd | |
| Zer Food Centre | 260-262 Preston Road, Harrow | 678 yd | |
| Abby's Food and Wines | 220 Preston Road, Wembley | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School VISTA WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Woodcock Park Shaftesbury Avenue | tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Maccabi Gb @Kulanu KENTON MACCABI KENTON MACCABI SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 833 yd | |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| St Gregory Catholic Science College DONNINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 959 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.