Howards Close is in Pinner and in Harrow district. HA5 3UQ is located in the Pinner 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 Howards Close, Pinner, HA5 3UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA5 3SL, HA5 3UG, HA6 1QR, HA5 3UD, HA5 3SP, HA6 1QS, HA5 3YY, HA5 3TP, HA5 3UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA5 3UQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 56.2% | 52.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47.8% | 4.0% | 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 | 42.1% | 38.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 38.9% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 47.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 28.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.7% | 21.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 29.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 11.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 50.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 67.7% | 50.9% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 17.1% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 17.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 50.9% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 32% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 5.2% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howards Close was 225.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.6% higher than the Pinner average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howards Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Pinner and the 49th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Howards Close, Pinner, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-10-31 | £224,691 |
| 22 Howards Close, Pinner, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-07-29 | £265,822 |
| 9 Howards Close, Pinner, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2015-09-16 | £234,981 |
| 24 Howards Close, Pinner, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-09-15 | £262,203 |
| 11 Howards Close, Pinner, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2013-11-28 | £296,214 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner Wood School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood First School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlyn Primary School Tolcarne Drive , Pinner HA5 2DR | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Infant School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC Potter Street , HA6 1QG | - not rated | 496 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Potter Street , HA6 1QG | - not rated | 499 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,899 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 | 4,582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , HA5 3ZF | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Innellan House School 44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinn River School Fore Street , HA5 2JQ | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 2,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pit Stop | 105-107 Pinner Road | 587 yd | |
| Pav Roti | 109 Pinner Road | 599 yd | |
| Krave | 23 The Broadway, Joel Street | 603 yd | |
| Kemps Grill | 29-31 Joel Street | 607 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 9 The Broadway, Joel Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync | The Starling Public House, Rickmansworth Road | 429 yd | |
| Pinner Wood Breakfast/After School | Pinner Wood School, Latimer Gardens | 505 yd | |
| The Locker Room | 29 The Broadway, Joel Street | 610 yd | |
| Sahibs | 22 The Broadway, Joel Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop | 57 The Broadway, Joel Street | 609 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 47 The Broadway, Joel Street | 609 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 7 The Broadway, Joel Street | 610 yd | |
| Quay Fish and Chips | 15 The Broadway, Joel Street | 610 yd | |
| KFC | 25 The Broadway, Joel Street | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The William Jolle, 53 The Broadway, Joel Street | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Ash Hill Drive, Pinner | 635 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Tolcarne Service Station, Joel Street | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood School PINNER ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Harlyn Primary School TOLCARNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Northwood School (Closed) Potter Street | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Pinner Wood School LATIMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Montesole Playing Fields JUBILEE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Northwood Recreation Ground Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 992 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.