Rickmansworth Road is in Northwood and in Hillingdon district. HA6 1HA 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 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 1HF, HA6 1HB, HA6 1DU, HA6 1HG, HA6 1HQ, HA6 1EU, HA6 1DZ, HA6 1ES, HA6 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA6 1HA 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 | 53.6% | 50.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 42.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 4.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 52% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 18.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 9.3% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 44% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 17.1% | 11% | -6.1% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 53.6% | 53% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 44.9% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 25.1% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 44.9% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 30.2% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 2% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.7% | 37.2% | -24.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickmansworth Road was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rickmansworth Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Northwood and the 341st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 235.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-06-17 | £657,767 |
| 24 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2022-01-07 | £881,090 |
| 18A Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-12-21 | £321,556 |
| Flat 4 Bina Court, 2 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-17 | £265,176 |
| 20 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2016-01-29 | £721,416 |
HA6 1HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Infant School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Rickmansworth Road , HA6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlyn Primary School Tolcarne Drive , Pinner HA5 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Helen's School Eastbury Road , HA6 3AS | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School The Grange , Rickmansworth Road HA6 2RB | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summer Cafe | 4 High Street, Malmesbury | 217 yd | |
| Invitation | 36 High Street | 267 yd | |
| Brew T Way | 130 Pinner Road | 278 yd | |
| Wyld Thyme Eatery | 58 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Bina Tandoori | 110 High Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olde Northwood P H | The Olde Northwood Ph, 142 Pinner Road | 270 yd | |
| Northwood Town Cricket Club | Chestnut Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Northwood Football Club | Northwood Football Club, Chestnut Avenue | 638 yd | |
| Northwood Central Club | Northwood Central Club, Hallowell Road | 672 yd | |
| The Misty Moon | The Misty Moon Ph, 27 Green Lane | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 24 High Street | 267 yd | |
| Northwood Fish And Chips | 74 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 78 Green Lane | 692 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 68 Green Lane | 695 yd | |
| Meera Xpress | 7 Rowland Place, Green Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 52 Green Lane | 721 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Maxwell Road | 768 yd | |
| Co-op | The William Jolle, 53 The Broadway, Joel Street | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Northwood Club CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Haste Hill Golf Course THE DRIVE | golf | 515 yd |
| Northwood Recreation Ground Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| St Helens School Sports Centre GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Northwood College Maxwell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Northwood Golf Club Ltd RICKMANSWORTH ROAD | golf | 840 yd |
| Frithwood Primary School CAREW ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 51.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.