Nicola Close is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5HP is located in the Wealdstone North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicola Close, Harrow, HA3 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5JA, HA3 5HR, HA3 5HZ, HA3 5HW, HA3 5RJ, HA3 5HH, HA3 5HX, HA3 5RL, HA3 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 5HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34% | 38.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 53.3% | 55% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 30.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 42.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 13% | 4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.4% 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 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 24.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 21.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 18% | 10.2% | -7.8% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 34% | 31.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 58.3% | 49.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 25.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.2% 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 | 55.3% | 49.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 31.2% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 4.5% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.4% | 37.2% | -24.8% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Hindu | 22.3% | 1.7% | 20.6% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicola Close was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Harrow Weald average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Nicola Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Harrow Weald and the 260th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nicola Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-07 | £164,671 |
| 3 Nicola Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-05 | £231,625 |
| 14 Nicola Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-07-05 | £280,000 |
| 8 Nicola Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,500 | 2021-04-01 | £284,956 |
| 17 Nicola Close, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-02-24 | £291,941 |
HA3 5HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Community School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars First School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 2,857 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 | 4,107 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 | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 302 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlesea School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tcs Tutorial College Ltd 55 Palmerston Road , Wealdstone HA3 7RR | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miorita Bar & Restaurant | 217 High Road, Harrow | 311 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 252 High Road, Harrow | 477 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 343 High Road, Harrow | 488 yd | |
| Tiger Dragon | 353 High Road, Harrow | 488 yd | |
| Slice Guys | 274 High Road, Harrow | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanken Muslim Cultural Centre UK | Sri Lankan Cultural Centre, 2 Whitefriars Avenue | 269 yd | |
| Cosy Bar | 6 Weald Lane, Harrow | 444 yd | |
| The Laurels | The Laurels Public House, 337 High Road | 488 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 711 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 100 High Street, Wealdstone | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST Perfect Chicken | 209 High Road, Harrow | 333 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 250 High Road, Harrow | 462 yd | |
| Crepes Cafe | 256 High Road, Harrow | 470 yd | |
| Original Burgerbois and 5 starchick | 254 High Road, Harrow | 477 yd | |
| Shreeji Food & Pizza 2 Night | 258 High Road, Harrow | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 322 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 83-85 High Street, Wealdstone | 662 yd | |
| Waitrose | 350 High Road, Harrow | 662 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 352 High Road, Harrow | 664 yd | |
| Lidl | 354 High Road, Harrow | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 244 yd | |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 471 yd | |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Harrow Weald Recreation Ground BLACKWELL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Harrow Weald Lawn Tennis Club 49-51 49-51 COLLEGE ROAD | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 811 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.