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South Close is in Pinner and in Harrow district. HA5 5AE is located in the Pinner South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about South Close, Pinner, HA5 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HA5 5ER, HA5 5EN, HA5 5AB, HA5 5AF, HA5 5ED, HA5 5EH, HA5 5DY, HA5 5ET, HA5 5HD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA5 5AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.7%48.1%-4.6% 51.0% -2.9%
Male47.3%51.9%4.6% 49.0% 2.9%

Partnership Status

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 HA5 5AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.8%31.4%0.6% 37.9% -6.5%
Married: Opposite sex58.4%54.3%-4.1% 44.2% 10.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.2%1.1%-0.1% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced4.1%6.4%2.3% 9.1% -2.7%
Widowed5.6%5.9%0.3% 6.1% -0.2%

Health

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 (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.7%51.3%2.6% 48.4% 2.9%
Good health35.4%35.7%0.3% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health11.7%9.7%-2.0% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health3%2.6%-0.4% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1.2%0.7%-0.5% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17%15.5%-1.5% 18.2% -2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.3%6.8%1.5% 9.6% -2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.4%10.5%-3.9% 13.4% -2.9%
Apprenticeship1.5%1.7%0.2% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.2%12.4%-0.8% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar38.1%51.4%13.3% 33.8% 17.6%
Other10.6%1.7%-8.9% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.7%0.2%-0.5% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese0.7%0.7%0.0% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian35.9%41.2%5.3% 3.1% 38.1%
Pakistani6.3%5.5%-0.8% 2.7% 2.8%
Other Asian10%7.8%-2.2% 1.6% 6.2%
Black African5.4%3.7%-1.7% 2.5% 1.2%
Black Caribbean3%3.5%0.5% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.7%0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.9%0.7% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0.2%-0.5% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.8% -0.6%
White33.6%26.3%-7.3% 81.4% -55.1%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0.2%3.5%3.3% 0.6% 2.9%
Other2.1%5.3%3.2% 1.6% 3.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.8%51.3%-6.5% 83.2% -31.9%
European Union4.2%10.7%6.5% 6.1% 4.6%
Rest of Europe0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa14.9%12.1%-2.8% 2.7% 9.4%
Middle East and Asia21.2%24.2%3.0% 5.6% 18.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1.2%-0.2% 1.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.9%51.2%-5.7% 83.2% -32.0%
10+ Years0.9%35.8%34.9% 9.8% 26.0%
5-10 Years2.1%5.3%3.2% 2.9% 2.4%
2-5 Years5.6%5.1%-0.5% 2.2% 2.9%
Less than 2 years34.5%2.6%-31.9% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.5% 76.7% 0.8%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Romania4.6% 0.9% 3.7%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Other Europe0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia4.6% 1.2% 3.4%
South-East Asia1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held3.5% 13.5% -10.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion8.2% 37.2% -29.0%
Christian26.2% 46.2% -20.0%
Hindu40.7% 1.7% 39.0%
Jewish1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim15% 6.5% 8.5%
Sikh2.8% 0.9% 1.9%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is South Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Close was 219.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 399.7% higher than the North Harrow average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

South Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in North Harrow and the 50th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,400
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HA5 5AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Close are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harrow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Close, Pinner, HA5 5AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for HA5 5AE

Average Price
£650,709
Semi-Detached
£705,943
Terraced
£605,396
Detached
£746,351
Flats/Maisonettes
£377,812
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Close

Average Price
£606,974
Semi-Detached
£724,330
Terraced
£669,543
Detached
£753,327
Flats/Maisonettes
£338,009
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
19 South Close, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£725,0002025-03-25 £735,810
8 South Close, Pinner, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£805,0002023-10-04 £809,899
6 South Close, Pinner, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£430,0002023-08-01 £428,212
12 South Close, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£569,0002022-12-01 £585,044
6 South Close, Pinner, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£330,0002018-11-30 £345,508
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HA5 5AE

Employment

HA5 5AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% 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.

HA5 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee126
Self-Employed61
Retired61
Student (economically inactive)26
Part-Time Employee25
Looking after home or family17
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Other13
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Education24
Human health and social work activities22
Manufacturing17
Construction16
Information and communication16
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Financial and insurance activities12
Administrative and support service activities9
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 2,101 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longfield Primary School
Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ
3out of 4 550 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Longfield Infant School and Nursery
Dukes Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ
- not rated 550 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU
3out of 4 867 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Moriah Jewish Day School
Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF
- not rated 905 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Moriah Jewish Day School
Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF
- not rated 905 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Lodge Middle School
West End Lane , HA5 1AF
- not rated 2,203 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenwood Middle School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 3,205 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barantyne Middle School
Arnold Road , UB5 5EF
- not rated 3,306 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY
- not rated 3,360 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pinner Wood Middle School
Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA
- not rated 3,750 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB
4out of 4 1,190 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD
- not rated 1,520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 1,709 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 1,709 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue , HA5 5RP
- not rated 1,836 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,639 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenhill College, Harrow
Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ
- not rated 2,832 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 5,113 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weald College
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 5,113 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
3out of 4 3,563 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 4,059 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Regent Tutorial College
Sai House , 459-461 Rayners Lane HA5 5ET
- not rated 173 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent Independent College
167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD
- not rated 318 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Atholl School
458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT
- not rated 373 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Buckingham Preparatory School
458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT
- not rated 373 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Gesher School
Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF
- not rated 865 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Club 2000427-431 Rayners Lane, Harrow98 yd
Roti Hut340 Rayners Lane, Harrow147 yd
KSG Take Away336 Rayners Lane, Harrow153 yd
Imperial Cafe238-240 Imperial Drive, North Harrow171 yd
Silver Dollar Restaurant230 Imperial Drive, North Harrow171 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Village InnVillage Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane147 yd
Nachley328A Rayners Lane, Harrow147 yd
Ruby M's466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow266 yd
Tithe Farm Sports and Social ClubTithe Farm Social Club, Rayners Lane917 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sugar and Spice399 Rayners Lane, Harrow98 yd
Square Bubbles351 Rayners Lane, Harrow104 yd
Cheatmeals332 Rayners Lane, Harrow147 yd
Sambal Express299 Rayners Lane, Harrow173 yd
Noodle Hut424 Rayners Lane, Harrow201 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow98 yd
Rayners Food Centre416 Rayners Lane, Harrow160 yd
Iceland Foods348 Rayners Lane, Harrow201 yd
M&R Food & Liquor9 Village Way East, Harrow208 yd
Saravanas Stores406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow456 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harrow Town Sports Club
RAYNERS LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts339 yd
Longfield Primary School
Dukes Avenue
grass pitches555 yd
Tithe Farm Sports And Social Club
RAYNERS LANE
grass pitches914 yd
Newton Park West
Ravenswood Crescent
grass pitches1,022 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 3.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 3.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 3.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed59.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.