Townsend Way is in Northwood and in Hillingdon district. HA6 1TF 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 Townsend Way, Northwood, HA6 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 1SG, HA6 1TG, HA6 1SF, HA6 1AT, HA6 1TB, HA6 1AS, HA6 1SE, HA6 1AU, HA6 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA6 1TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 36.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 41.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 46.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 18.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 16.1% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 78.7% | 66.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 80.5% | 72.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 72.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 22.3% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Way was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Townsend Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Northwood and the 333rd highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Townsend Way, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-03-31 | £664,179 |
| 24 Townsend Way, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-11-15 | £556,302 |
| 20 Townsend Way, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-03-31 | £646,152 |
| 44 Townsend Way, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-09-12 | £483,532 |
| 20 Townsend Way, Northwood, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2018-07-30 | £649,118 |
HA6 1TF 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,209 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 | 352 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlyn Primary School Tolcarne Drive , Pinner HA5 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 957 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , Northwood HA6 3QY | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 1,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Parish Church, Church Road | 137 yd | |
| Bina Tandoori | 110 High Street | 206 yd | |
| Wyld Thyme Eatery | 58 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Invitation | 36 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Brew T Way | 130 Pinner Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olde Northwood P H | The Olde Northwood Ph, 142 Pinner Road | 549 yd | |
| Northwood Central Club | Northwood Central Club, Hallowell Road | 774 yd | |
| Northwood Town Cricket Club | Chestnut Avenue | 805 yd | |
| Sahibs | 22 The Broadway, Joel Street | 819 yd | |
| The Locker Room | 29 The Broadway, Joel Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Fish And Chips | 74 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 24 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 78 Green Lane | 763 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 68 Green Lane | 772 yd | |
| Meera Xpress | 7 Rowland Place, Green Lane | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 52 Green Lane | 830 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Maxwell Road | 944 yd | |
| Co-op | The William Jolle, 53 The Broadway, Joel Street | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Frithwood Primary School CAREW ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| St Helens School Sports Centre GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| St John'S School WIELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Northwood School (Closed) Potter Street | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Northwood School PINNER ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Northwood Recreation Ground Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| The Northwood Club CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 948 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.