Railway Approach is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5AA is located in the Marlborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Approach, Harrow, HA3 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA1 1UX, HA3 5BX, HA1 2SL, HA1 1XF, HA3 5AS, HA1 2BF, HA3 5AX, HA3 5AY, HA1 2SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 39.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 52.6% | 58.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 27.9% | 13.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 33.8% | -8.3% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 17.4% | 2.9% | -14.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.3% 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 | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.8% | 14.4% | -9.4% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 14.5% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 19.2% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 12.9% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 35.7% | 17.3% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -64.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 11.9% | 10.0% | 0.6% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 49.8% 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 | 43.8% | 49.8% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 14% | 7% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 30.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 25.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.5% 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 | 41.1% | 49.3% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 35.5% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 4.4% | -13.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.9% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 51.5% | 6.5% | 45.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Approach was 159.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Railway Approach has the 18th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 73rd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-03-25 | £76,081 |
| Ferndale House, 34 Railway Approach, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-08-30 | £375,591 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA3 5AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,215 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 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 162 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pizza | 21 Station Road, Harrow | 224 yd | |
| London Spice | 13 Station Road, Harrow | 224 yd | |
| Cooper Thai Restaurant | 12 Masons Avenue, Harrow | 242 yd | |
| Americanu Express | 1-3 The Bridge, Harrow | 304 yd | |
| Kebabish | 45 Station Road, Harrow | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 483 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 523 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 735 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 100 High Street, Wealdstone | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naan Staap | 11 Station Road, Harrow | 219 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 7 Station Road, Harrow | 224 yd | |
| RFC Xpress | 33 Station Road, Harrow | 306 yd | |
| The South kitchen | 27 Station Road, Harrow | 306 yd | |
| Skipper's Fish & Chips | 23 Station Road, Harrow | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Market (Arya) | 29 Station Road, Harrow | 306 yd | |
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 461 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Station Road, Harrow | 490 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 500 yd | |
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 703 yd |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Elmgrove Primary School KENMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Energie Fitness For Women (Harrow) (Closed) 303-305 303-305 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.