Overview of HA5 5SG

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

StreetScan combines information about Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HA5 5SQ, HA2 6HP, HA2 6HR, HA2 6HL, HA5 5SN, HA5 5SL, HA2 6HN, HA5 5SF, HA5 5SH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA5 5SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.2%51.3%0.1% 51.0% 0.3%
Male48.8%48.7%-0.1% 49.0% -0.3%

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 5SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single20.2%21.2%1.0% 37.9% -16.7%
Married: Opposite sex66.8%62.2%-4.6% 44.2% 18.0%
Separated1.4%1.4%0.0% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced4.5%6%1.5% 9.1% -3.1%
Widowed7.2%9.2%2.0% 6.1% 3.1%

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 (85.3%) 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 health53.4%47.5%-5.9% 48.4% -0.9%
Good health29.3%37.8%8.5% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health12.6%10.6%-2.0% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health4.4%2.1%-2.3% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.3%2.1%1.8% 1.2% 0.9%

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.

In the area around HA5 5SG this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.6%9.9%-0.7% 18.2% -8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.2%8.1%0.9% 9.6% -1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.3%9.9%-1.4% 13.4% -3.5%
Apprenticeship3.4%4.2%0.8% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.6%14.1%2.5% 16.9% -2.8%
Degree or Similar49%51.6%2.6% 33.8% 17.8%
Other6.8%2.1%-4.7% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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)
Indian32.6%46.9%14.3% 3.1% 43.8%
Pakistani0.8%3.8%3.0% 2.7% 1.1%
Other Asian7.9%3.2%-4.7% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean1.6%1.7%0.1% 1.0% 0.7%
Other Black0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.5%0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.8% 0.1%
White54.8%34.1%-20.7% 81.4% -47.3%
Arab0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.6% 0.9%
Other0.3%4.4%4.1% 1.6% 2.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.7% 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 Kingdom72.9%62.7%-10.2% 83.2% -20.5%
European Union3.8%6.1%2.3% 6.1% 0.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa10.7%15.5%4.8% 2.7% 12.8%
Middle East and Asia10.4%13.4%3.0% 5.6% 7.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%2.3%1.2% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71%62.5%-8.5% 83.2% -20.7%
10+ Years2.2%30.8%28.6% 9.8% 21.0%
5-10 Years1.4%2.3%0.9% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years2.2%3.2%1.0% 2.2% 1.0%
Less than 2 years23.3%1.2%-22.1% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.6% 76.7% 13.9%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held0.9% 13.5% -12.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.4% 37.2% -22.8%
Christian22.3% 46.2% -23.9%
Hindu40.2% 1.7% 38.5%
Jewish1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Muslim9.7% 6.5% 3.2%
Sikh3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Other religion3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Not answered5% 6.0% -1.0%

Safety

Is Birkdale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Avenue was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Headstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birkdale Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Headstone and the 274th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.



🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HA5 5SG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birkdale Avenue are based on 63 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 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HA5 5SG

Average Price
£692,498
Semi-Detached
£695,466
Terraced
£659,858
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkdale Avenue

Average Price
£730,185
Semi-Detached
£741,277
Terraced
£601,511
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkdale AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
33 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£600,0002024-10-11 £609,726
51 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002024-06-18 £740,612
1 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£710,0002023-03-31 £735,671
31 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£675,5002021-12-14 £724,627
63 Birkdale Avenue, Pinner, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£475,0002020-01-06 £576,540
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HA5 5SG

Employment

HA5 5SG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HA5 5SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired86
Self-Employed36
Part-Time Employee22
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family12
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Construction26
Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Education21
Information and communication18
Human health and social work activities16
Financial and insurance activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Other8
Transport and storage6
Manufacturing6
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 3,620 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pinner Park Primary School
Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TL
4out of 4 512 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Melrose Road , HA5 5RA
4out of 4 927 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE
3out of 4 1,363 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Cedars Manor School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS
3out of 4 1,541 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Lodge Primary School
West End Lane , HA5 1AF
4out of 4 1,792 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue , HA5 5RP
4out of 4 615 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
3out of 4 1,428 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY
3out of 4 2,028 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Sacred Heart Language College
High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY
4out of 4 2,231 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB
4out of 4 2,650 yd Free schools No 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 3,990 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 4,616 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
4out of 4 1,868 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH
- not rated 1,169 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE
4out of 4 1,312 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ
- not rated 1,506 yd Sixth form centres No Mixed More About School
Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND
4out of 4 1,736 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Buckingham Preparatory School
458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT
- not rated 2,056 yd Other independent school Yes Boys 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
Blue Room Sports VenueBroadfields Sports And Social Club, Headstone Lane380 yd
Welcome CafeHeadstone Manor & Museum, Pinner View821 yd
La Pino'z Pizza517 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Sunrise Cafe527 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Shayona531-533 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Harrow Cricket ClubPavillion, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground1,004 yd
McCafferty's FreehouseJd Lounge, 25 Broadwalk1,020 yd
The Three WishesThe Eclipse Public House, 20 Broadwalk1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oriental Express535 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Galata Kebab House499 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Farmhouse Pizza529 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Popin pizza and kebab499 Pinner Road, Pinner Road885 yd
Hui Wong207 Headstone Lane, Harrow963 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco503 Pinner Road, Harrow828 yd
Emma Market26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pinner Park Junior School
MELBOURNE AVENUE
grass pitches400 yd
Broadfields Country Club (Closed)
Broadfields Country Club Broadfields Country Club Headstone Lane
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches558 yd
Gristwood Centre
GEORGE V AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches568 yd
Headstone Manor Recreation Ground
HEADSTONE MANOR HEADSTONE MANOR PINNER VIEW
grass pitches, tennis courts639 yd
The Gym (London North Harrow)
354-366 354-366 PINNER ROAD
health and fitness suite1,055 yd
R.C.T. Sports And Social Ground
HEADSTONE LANE
grass pitches1,055 yd
Zoom Leisure (Closed)
Kodak Sports Ground Kodak Sports Ground Harrow View
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts1,072 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 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%

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 speed63.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed150.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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