Elmwood Avenue is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 8AH is located in the Greenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 8AJ, HA1 2NG, HA3 8AG, HA3 8AX, HA1 2NE, HA3 8AQ, HA1 2NH, HA3 8AL, HA1 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 8AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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% | 48.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA3 8AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 29.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 55.5% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 41.3% | 47.9% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 38.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 30.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 45.2% | 40.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -40.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 48.4% 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 | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 14.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 22.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% 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 | 48.5% | 48.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 35.9% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 3.3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 3% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 23.8% | 1.7% | 22.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 9% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Avenue was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmwood Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Greenhill and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-28 | £380,236 |
| 12 Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-03-10 | £914,830 |
| 12 Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-01-26 | £676,095 |
| 28 Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-11-19 | £657,705 |
| 42 Elmwood Avenue, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-02-26 | £779,245 |
HA3 8AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
HA3 8AH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Kenmore Avenue , Kenton HA3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury School Welldon Crescent , HA1 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery Hartford Avenue , Kenton HA3 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,706 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 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Milton Road , HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Kenton | 123-127 Kenton Road, Harrow | 239 yd | |
| Subway | 121 Kenton Road, Harrow | 242 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 119A Kenton Road, Harrow | 242 yd | |
| Sham Lounge | 93 Kenton Road, Harrow | 247 yd | |
| Balkh | 89-91 Kenton Road, Harrow | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest PH | The Travellers Rest, Kenton Road | 234 yd | |
| Fizz Sports Bar | 217 Kenton Road, Harrow | 433 yd | |
| Student Union (Bars (x2) & Shop) | UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER, Watford Road | 718 yd | |
| The George | 269-271 Station Road, Harrow | 913 yd | |
| The Junction PH | The Junction Public House, 9 Gayton Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTR 1924 | 129 Kenton Road, Harrow | 242 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 1 Nash Way | 389 yd | |
| Chixter Pizza Shop | 180 Kenton Road, Harrow | 407 yd | |
| Waka About Takeaway and Catering | 2 Manor Parade, Sheepcote Road | 845 yd | |
| Every Fish Bar | 2 Manor Parade, Sheepcote Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & P Essentials | 117A Kenton Road, Harrow | 237 yd | |
| Bugdens | 131-133 Kenton Road, Harrow | 242 yd | |
| Green Valley Supermarket | 95-97 Kenton Road, Harrow | 247 yd | |
| Mleczko | 177-179 Kenton Road, Harrow | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Nash Way, Harrow | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Westminster (Harrow Sports Hall) BLOCK A BLOCK A WATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Harrow High School GAYTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Kenton Recreation Ground BRAMPTON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Elmgrove Primary School KENMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Golds Gym (Harrow) GOLDS GYM GOLDS GYM SHEEPCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Harrow Hill Golf Course KENTON ROAD | golf | 991 yd |
| Energie Fitness For Women (Harrow) (Closed) 303-305 303-305 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 1,027 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.