Briarwood Drive is in Northwood and in Hillingdon district. HA6 1PN is located in the Northwood Hills 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 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, HA6 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 1PW, HA6 1PH, HA6 1PL, HA6 1PQ, HA6 1QN, HA6 1NZ, HA6 1QL, HA6 1PJ, HA6 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA6 1PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 24.2% | 27.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 56.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 43.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 10.3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 51.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 25.3% | 35.4% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 32.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 52.8% | 36.6% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 68.6% | 58.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 58.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 32.9% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 0.5% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 27.8% | 1.7% | 26.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarwood Drive was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Briarwood Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Northwood and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £927,000 | 2024-12-19 | £948,536 |
| 47 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-11-10 | £662,265 |
| 44 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2018-04-13 | £794,395 |
| 41 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2011-08-23 | £853,448 |
| 48 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2009-05-07 | £795,989 |
HA6 1PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1PN 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,012 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 | 760 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlyn Primary School Tolcarne Drive , Pinner HA5 2DR | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,571 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 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 275 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Helen's School Eastbury Road , HA6 3AS | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemps Grill | 29-31 Joel Street | 131 yd | |
| Krave | 23 The Broadway, Joel Street | 144 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 9 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd | |
| Kemps Grill (Northwood) | 29 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd | |
| Zufa | 1-3 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locker Room | 29 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd | |
| Sahibs | 22 The Broadway, Joel Street | 222 yd | |
| Northwood Football Club | Northwood Football Club, Chestnut Avenue | 642 yd | |
| The Olde Northwood P H | The Olde Northwood Ph, 142 Pinner Road | 844 yd | |
| Sync | The Starling Public House, Rickmansworth Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop | 57 The Broadway, Joel Street | 123 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 47 The Broadway, Joel Street | 123 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 7 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd | |
| Quay Fish and Chips | 15 The Broadway, Joel Street | 164 yd | |
| KFC | 25 The Broadway, Joel Street | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The William Jolle, 53 The Broadway, Joel Street | 121 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Tolcarne Service Station, Joel Street | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Ash Hill Drive, Pinner | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood School (Closed) Potter Street | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Northwood School PINNER ROAD | 391 yd | |
| Northwood Recreation Ground Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Harlyn Primary School TOLCARNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Haydon School WILTSHIRE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| The Northwood Club CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Pinner Wood School LATIMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 939 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 209 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.