Central Avenue is in Pinner and in Harrow district. HA5 5BS 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 Central Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA5 5BT, HA5 5BN, HA5 5BY, HA5 5BL, HA5 5BZ, HA5 5EU, HA5 5AF, HA5 5AL, HA5 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA5 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 25.4% | 27.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 59.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 46.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 37.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11.1% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 57.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 39.5% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 36.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 49.3% | 34.8% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 67.1% | 57.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 23.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 57.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 38.4% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 28.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 0.8% | -27.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 38.5% | 1.7% | 36.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the North Harrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in North Harrow and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Central Avenue, Pinner, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-02-10 | £756,595 |
| 28 Central Avenue, Pinner, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2020-05-06 | £815,605 |
| 2 Central Avenue, Pinner, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2020-01-08 | £801,410 |
| 44 Central Avenue, Pinner, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £682,500 | 2016-06-01 | £848,262 |
| 36 Central Avenue, Pinner, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2012-10-24 | £882,834 |
HA5 5BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Ravenswood Crescent , South Harrow HA2 9JU | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxbourne Primary School Torbay Road , HA2 9QF | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,000 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 | 3,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham College Prep School | Buckingham College Prepatory School, 458 Rayners Lane | 250 yd | |
| Taste Lahore Ltd | 434 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 264 yd | |
| Club 2000 | 427-431 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 298 yd | |
| Trinco Bay Cocktail Bar | 8 Village Way East, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| MTR 1924 | 3 Village Way East, Harrow | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Inn | Village Inn, 402-408 Rayners Lane | 322 yd | |
| Nachley | 328A Rayners Lane, Harrow | 386 yd | |
| Ruby M's | 466-468 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 542 yd | |
| Whittington | The Pinner Arms Public House, Whittington Way | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle Hut | 424 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 264 yd | |
| Bubbloo | 426B Rayners Lane, Harrow | 264 yd | |
| Sugar and Spice | 399 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 298 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 12 Village Way East, Harrow | 310 yd | |
| Gana Express | 11 Village Way East, Harrow | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 298 yd | |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416 Rayners Lane, Harrow | 304 yd | |
| M&R Food & Liquor | 9 Village Way East, Harrow | 325 yd | |
| Saravanas Stores | 406 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longfield Primary School Dukes Avenue | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Harrow Town Sports Club RAYNERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Heathfield School (Closed) Beaulieu Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| The Croft CANNONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.