Headstone Drive is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 5QX is located in the Wealdstone South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA3 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 5QJ, HA3 5UB, HA3 5RX, HA3 7AD, HA3 5RY, HA3 7AB, HA3 7AF, HA3 7SJ, HA3 5QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 5QX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 48.3% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.3% | 25.9% | 10.6% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 2.7% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 15.7% | 11.6% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 10.0% |
| Black African | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 34.8% | 35.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 50.3% | 38.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 24.4% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.2% | 22.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.9% 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 | 46.9% | 38.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 35.9% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 3.7% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 16.1% | 1.7% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 25.5% | 6.5% | 19.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headstone Drive was 269.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.0% higher than the Harrow Weald average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headstone Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Harrow Weald and the 36th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 345.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop 13 Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-01-25 | £64,665 |
| 1 - 6 Karman Court Headstone Drive, Harrow, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2016-02-02 | £1,181,398 |
HA3 5QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA3 5QX 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| 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 | 3,386 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 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dobbin Close , Belmont Circle HA3 7LP | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 2,129 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 | 3,003 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 | 3,482 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 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,088 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 | 629 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 786 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 1,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rios Piri Piri | 14 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 50 yd | |
| Sundaes Gelato Harrow | 30 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 59 yd | |
| Nana's Kitchen | 32 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 59 yd | |
| Masa Restaurant and Banqueting | 24-26 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 65 yd | |
| Heartwood Tea Rooms | 27 High Street, Sandridge | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier House Banqueting | 1st Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road | 107 yd | |
| Ruffles Bar | 16 Canning Road, Wealdstone | 119 yd | |
| Barrett's PH | Barratts Public House, 9 Masons Avenue | 239 yd | |
| Seán Óg | 108 High Street, Wealdstone | 242 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 100 High Street, Wealdstone | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar Restaurant | 3 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 3 yd | |
| Subway | 33 High Street, Wealdstone | 61 yd | |
| Zara Restaurant | 7 High Street, Wealdstone | 87 yd | |
| New Royal Fried Chicken & Ribs | 31 High Street, Wealdstone | 87 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken/Sam's Chicken | 15-17 High Street, Wealdstone | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahimi Headstone Food Market Ltd | 11 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 12 yd | |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | 16-18 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone | 53 yd | |
| Asda | 35-43 High Street, Wealdstone | 61 yd | |
| Freshland | 21 High Street, Wealdstone | 87 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 83-85 High Street, Wealdstone | 255 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Wealdstone) 35-43 35-43 High Street | health and fitness suite | 63 yd |
| Whitefriars Community School WHITEFRIARS AVENUE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| The Sacred Heart Language College HIGH STREET | 615 yd | |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Street | 712 yd | |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| The Body Factory NIBTHWAITE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Zoom Leisure (Closed) Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 1,051 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.