Headstone Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5QJ is located in the Wealdstone South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 2005-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA3 5QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5QX, HA3 5UB, HA3 5BY, HA3 7AD, HA3 7AB, HA3 5RX, HA3 5QZ, HA3 7HA, HA3 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 5QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 50.4% | 7.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 57.3% | 49.6% | -7.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 39.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 46.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 43% | 60.4% | 17.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 30.5% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 44.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 17.8% | 4.1% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 21.4% | 22.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 19.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 18.8% | 6.1% | -12.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 28.8% | 38.4% | 9.6% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 32.4% 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 | 40.2% | 32.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.6% | 25% | -12.6% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% 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 | 38.1% | 32.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 25.3% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 14.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 8.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 17.7% | 0.9% | 16.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 15.7% | 1.7% | 14.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Drive was 825.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1457.4% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headstone Drive has the highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Belmont and the 4th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 389.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bannister House Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-06-27 | £259,729 |
| 27 Bannister House Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-07-09 | £108,000 |
| 18 Bannister House Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-25 | £139,129 |
| 17 Bannister House Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2019-11-29 | £238,695 |
| 19 Bannister House Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2016-10-21 | £150,645 |
HA3 5QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 48 |
| Construction | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 3,299 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 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Marlborough Hill , HA1 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont First School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | - not rated | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,023 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 | 3,375 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 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcs Tutorial College Ltd 55 Palmerston Road , Wealdstone HA3 7RR | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham College School 11-17 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaes Gelato Harrow | 30 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 1 yd | |
| Nana's Kitchen | 32 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 1 yd | |
| Masa Restaurant and Banqueting | 24-26 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 7 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri | 14 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 23 yd | |
| Merkur Slots UK Limited | 23 High Street, Wealdstone | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 128 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 158 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 210 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 303 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 100 High Street, Wealdstone | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar Restaurant | 3 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 62 yd | |
| Zara Restaurant | 7 High Street, Wealdstone | 77 yd | |
| New Royal Fried Chicken & Ribs | 31 High Street, Wealdstone | 77 yd | |
| Subway | 33 High Street, Wealdstone | 91 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken | 15-17 High Street, Wealdstone | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 16 yd | |
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 54 yd | |
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 77 yd | |
| Asda | 35-43 High Street, Wealdstone | 120 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 83-85 High Street, Wealdstone | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 672 yd | |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 762 yd | |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.