Shaftesbury Avenue is in Kenton, Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 0RF 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 0RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 0RD, HA3 0SJ, HA3 0LZ, HA3 0SH, HA3 0SL, HA3 0RE, HA3 0SN, HA3 0RB, HA3 0LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 0RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 26.4% | 28.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 60.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.6% | 45.3% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 7.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 51.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.2% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 40.6% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 42.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 32.1% | 30.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -51.2% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 57.1% | 54.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 13.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 18.5% | 15% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 15.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 55% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 37.4% | 37.1% | 9.8% | 27.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.2% | 1% | -35.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Hindu | 37.2% | 1.7% | 35.5% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% higher than the Kenton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shaftesbury Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Kenton and the 346th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-06-07 | £897,231 |
| 104 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2016-12-21 | £786,693 |
| 110 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-12-15 | £755,401 |
| 140 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2013-03-15 | £1,009,000 |
| 102 Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2012-07-02 | £883,449 |
HA3 0RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0RF 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Glebe Avenue , Kenton HA3 9LF | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,145 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 | 3,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,815 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 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Cafe | 400 Kenton Road, Harrow | 684 yd | |
| Pilli Pilli | 402 Kenton Road, Harrow | 684 yd | |
| Arya Events | 406 Kenton Road, Harrow | 691 yd | |
| K's Lounge | 34 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road | 768 yd | |
| The Maharaja Indian Kitchen & Bar | 24 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosty's Bar | 404 Kenton Road, Harrow | 684 yd | |
| Blue Ginger | 383 Kenton Road, Harrow | 753 yd | |
| Kenton Sports Club | Pavilion, Kenton Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivam Pan Parlour | 443 Kenton Road, Harrow | 590 yd | |
| Annapurna panipuri & Tiffin Service | Outside 437 Kenton Road, Harrow | 592 yd | |
| Sea Life Fish Bar & Kebab | 433 Kenton Road, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Royal Chicken & Pizza | 441 Kenton Road, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Ice N Spice | 30 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Savers | 437 Kenton Road, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Kenton Superstore | 439 Kenton Road, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| Stejarul | 3 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road | 827 yd | |
| Preston News | 324 Preston Road, Harrow | 999 yd | |
| Shreeji Exotics | 233-235 Kenton Road, Harrow | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxendon Manor Primary School VISTA WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 221 yd |
| Woodcock Park Shaftesbury Avenue | tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Maccabi Gb @Kulanu KENTON MACCABI KENTON MACCABI SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 310 yd | |
| St Gregory Catholic Science College DONNINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 478 yd |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Kenton) Dunwoody House Dunwoody House Kenton Road | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 940 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.