Bancroft Gardens is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5NA is located in the Harrow Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, HA3 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5NB, HA3 5LZ, HA3 5JH, HA3 5NS, HA3 5NT, HA3 5NN, HA2 6ND, HA3 5JJ, HA3 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA3 5NA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 57.7% | 56.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 42.3% | 43.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 29.6% | 36% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 38.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 20.3% | 13% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.7% | 31.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 21.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around HA3 5NA this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 32.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 9% | 3.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.9% | 39.8% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 69.8% | 53.7% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 13% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 53.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 39.2% | 38.7% | 9.8% | 29.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 3.7% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 24.6% | 6.5% | 18.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bancroft Gardens was 233.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.6% higher than the Harrow Weald average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bancroft Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Harrow Weald and the 46th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-31 | £352,067 |
| 39 Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,500 | 2020-06-16 | £418,919 |
| 39 Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-06-16 | £396,024 |
| 26 Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2013-06-06 | £266,993 |
| 26 Bancroft Gardens, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2010-08-10 | £267,351 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars First School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Junior School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TJ | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Primary School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,514 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 | 4,483 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlesea School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | - not rated | 658 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 746 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Helix Education Centre 94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH | - not rated | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dome kitchen | 201 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 162 yd | |
| Pizza Dono | 193 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 168 yd | |
| Elmes Cafe | 247 Long Elmes, Harrow Weald | 240 yd | |
| Coffee Haven | Wyevale Garden Centre, Headstone Lane | 303 yd | |
| Blue Room Sports Venue | Broadfields Sports And Social Club, Headstone Lane | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrow Cricket Club | Pavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground | 449 yd | |
| Harrow St Mary's Cricket Club | Pavillion, Old Millhillians Sports Ground | 874 yd | |
| Cosy Bar | 6 Weald Lane, Harrow | 1,068 yd | |
| The Laurels | The Laurels Public House, 337 High Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hui Wong | 207 Headstone Lane, Harrow | 168 yd | |
| Mings Fish & Chips Chinese Take-away | 259 Long Elmes, Harrow Weald | 240 yd | |
| Subway | Corporate House, 419-421 High Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 327 High Road, Harrow | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Mini Market | 1 Tudor Gardens, Tudor Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch End High School HEADSTONE LANE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| R.C.T. Sports And Social Ground HEADSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Broadfields Country Club (Closed) Broadfields Country Club Broadfields Country Club Headstone Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Cedars Myplace Youth & Community Centre CHICHELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Pinner Park Junior School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Hatch End Swimming Pool HATCH END SWIMMING POOL HATCH END SWIMMING POOL UXBRIDGE ROAD | swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Hatch End Playing Fields BONIFACE WALK | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Harrow Weald Recreation Ground BLACKWELL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Bannister Sports Centre UXBRIDGE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.