Wykeham Road is in Harrow and in Harrow district. HA3 8LJ is located in the Kenton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wykeham Road, Harrow, HA3 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 8LL, HA3 8LH, HA3 8NB, HA3 8LQ, HA3 8NA, HA3 8NN, HA3 8LD, HA3 8LF, HA3 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 8LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 31.5% | 29.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 56.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 41.5% | 55.9% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 32.7% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.9% | 18.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 37% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.7% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 43.5% | 42.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 39.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 28.3% | 31% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 19.8% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 13.7% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 14.1% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 35.7% | 33.0% | 9.8% | 25.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 3.7% | -29.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 13.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 31.2% | 1.7% | 29.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wykeham Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wykeham Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Belmont and the 59th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth 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 Wykeham Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-08-21 | £867,771 |
| 50 Wykeham Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-11-25 | £581,363 |
| 10 Wykeham Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-11-08 | £803,560 |
| 18 Wykeham Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2017-01-09 | £661,152 |
| 50 Wykeham Road, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-07-22 | £670,895 |
HA3 8LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8LJ 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,630 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 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery Hartford Avenue , Kenton HA3 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dobbin Close , Belmont Circle HA3 7LP | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School 120 138 Station Road , HA1 2DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 2,699 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 | 3,495 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 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 1,275 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 21 Hindes Road , HA1 1SH | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Lounge | 225 Kenton Lane, Harrow | 668 yd | |
| Kenton Lane Cafe | 237A Kenton Lane, Harrow | 697 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue | 803 yd | |
| Chennai Srilalitha Veg Restaurant | 196 Kenton Road, Harrow | 857 yd | |
| NAT NANDI | 188-190 Kenton Road, Harrow | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Club | 243A Kenton Lane, Harrow | 711 yd | |
| Kenton Sports Club | Pavilion, Kenton Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club | 887 yd | |
| Fizz Sports Bar | 217 Kenton Road, Harrow | 945 yd | |
| Travellers Rest PH | The Travellers Rest, Kenton Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Blue Ginger | 383 Kenton Road, Harrow | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashapura Caterers | 113 Kenton Lane, Harrow | 540 yd | |
| Chixter Pizza Shop | 180 Kenton Road, Harrow | 906 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go (Kenton Food Ltd ) | 13 Woodcock Hill, Harrow | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreeji Exotics | 233-235 Kenton Road, Harrow | 877 yd | |
| Stejarul | 3 Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Road | 949 yd | |
| Mleczko | 177-179 Kenton Road, Harrow | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Recreation Ground BRAMPTON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Elmgrove Primary School KENMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Herga Indoor Bowls Club Christchurch Avenue | indoor bowls | 465 yd |
| Priestmead School HARTFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Byron Recreation Ground BYRON RECREATION GROUND BYRON RECREATION GROUND PEEL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Kenton Sports Club KENTON CRICKET CLUB KENTON CRICKET CLUB KENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Harrow Leisure Centre HARROW LEISURE CENTRE HARROW LEISURE CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Harrow) (Closed) Lexus House Lexus House Rosslyn Crescent | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.