Roy Road is in Northwood and in Hillingdon district. HA6 1EQ is located in the Northwood 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 Roy Road, Northwood, HA6 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 1EH, HA6 1DX, HA6 1BQ, HA6 1EF, HA6 1DS, HA6 1DT, HA6 1BG, HA6 1EE, HA6 1EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA6 1EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 HA6 1EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 55.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.8% | 52.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 HA6 1EQ this area, 8.3% 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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 62% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77% | 73.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 77.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 76.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roy Road was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roy Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Northwood and the 351st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Roy Road, Northwood, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £407,952 |
| 1D Roy Road, Northwood, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-31 | £434,181 |
| 19 Roy Road, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2022-04-29 | £1,093,325 |
| 11 Roy Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2021-04-23 | £598,199 |
| 1A Roy Road, Northwood, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,500 | 2021-02-03 | £361,849 |
HA6 1EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
HA6 1EQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Infant School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Rickmansworth Road , HA6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Farm Primary School Bishops Avenue , HA6 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 1,307 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's School Eastbury Road , HA6 3AS | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 936 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School The Grange , Rickmansworth Road HA6 2RB | - not rated | 1,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bina Tandoori | 110 High Street | 298 yd | |
| Wyld Thyme Eatery | 58 High Street | 320 yd | |
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Parish Church, Church Road | 356 yd | |
| Cofix | 76 Green Lane | 373 yd | |
| Invitation | 36 High Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Central Club | Northwood Central Club, Hallowell Road | 370 yd | |
| The Olde Northwood P H | The Olde Northwood Ph, 142 Pinner Road | 511 yd | |
| The Misty Moon | The Misty Moon Ph, 27 Green Lane | 647 yd | |
| Northwood Town Cricket Club | Chestnut Avenue | 707 yd | |
| Northwood Football Club | Northwood Football Club, Chestnut Avenue | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Fish And Chips | 74 High Street | 320 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 78 Green Lane | 375 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 68 Green Lane | 381 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 24 High Street | 387 yd | |
| Meera Xpress | 7 Rowland Place, Green Lane | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 52 Green Lane | 429 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Maxwell Road | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens School Sports Centre GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Frithwood Primary School CAREW ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Northwood College Maxwell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| The Northwood Club CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Northwood Golf Club Ltd RICKMANSWORTH ROAD | golf | 847 yd |
| Haste Hill Golf Course THE DRIVE | golf | 905 yd |
| Northwood Recreation Ground Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 234.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.