Sefton Avenue is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5JR is located in the Harrow Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sefton Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5EX, HA3 5JP, HA3 5JN, HA3 5LG, HA3 5HE, HA3 5EU, HA3 5JL, HA3 5HQ, HA3 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 5JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.9% | 49.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.1% | 3.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 35.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 40.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 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 | 19.9% | 26.8% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 39.1% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 13.6% | 2.9% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.9% 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% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 17.1% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 20.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 12.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 41.4% | 24.9% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -56.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 10.1% |
| Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 55.9% | 41.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 32.2% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 46.1% 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 | 52.7% | 41.5% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 46.1% | 45.6% | 9.8% | 36.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 0.5% | -30.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 20.3% | 1.7% | 18.6% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Avenue was 149.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% higher than the Harrow Weald average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sefton Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Harrow Weald and the 81st highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Sefton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £571,000 | 2022-10-03 | £580,256 |
| 76 Sefton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-06-01 | £582,322 |
| 40 Sefton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-10-29 | £489,322 |
| 46 Sefton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-03-11 | £592,279 |
| 76 Sefton Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-07-29 | £552,551 |
HA3 5JR 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.
HA3 5JR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA3 5JR 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| 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 | 4,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | 3out of 4 | 661 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 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald Rise Primary School Robin Hood Drive , Harrow Weald HA3 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hujjat Primary School Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 2,757 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 | 4,500 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 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,843 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 | 560 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Helix Education Centre 94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Cafe | 343 High Road, Harrow | 215 yd | |
| Tiger Dragon | 353 High Road, Harrow | 215 yd | |
| Slice Guys | 274 High Road, Harrow | 263 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 252 High Road, Harrow | 276 yd | |
| Bombay Central | The Wealdstone Inn Public House, 328 High Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Bar | 6 Weald Lane, Harrow | 181 yd | |
| The Laurels | The Laurels Public House, 337 High Road | 215 yd | |
| Sri Lanken Muslim Cultural Centre UK | Sri Lankan Cultural Centre, 2 Whitefriars Avenue | 567 yd | |
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 860 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 327 High Road, Harrow | 215 yd | |
| Original Burgerbois and 5 starchick | 254 High Road, Harrow | 276 yd | |
| Shreeji Food & Pizza 2 Night | 258 High Road, Harrow | 276 yd | |
| Crepes Cafe | 256 High Road, Harrow | 281 yd | |
| Subway | Corporate House, 419-421 High Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 350 High Road, Harrow | 355 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 352 High Road, Harrow | 355 yd | |
| Lidl | 354 High Road, Harrow | 488 yd | |
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 638 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 83-85 High Street, Wealdstone | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 419 yd | |
| Harrow Weald Recreation Ground BLACKWELL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Harrow Weald Lawn Tennis Club 49-51 49-51 COLLEGE ROAD | tennis courts | 490 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 610 yd | |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Cedars Myplace Youth & Community Centre CHICHELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.