Farm Road is in Northwood and in Hillingdon district. HA6 2NZ 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 Farm Road, Northwood, HA6 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 2NU, HA6 2NX, HA6 2NT, HA6 2GY, HA6 2RU, HA6 2NF, HA6 2GA, HA6 2PA, HA6 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA6 2NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 27.1% | 27.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 65% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 57.3% | 57.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around HA6 2NZ this area, 7.6% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 62.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.2% | 51.6% | 24.4% | 3.1% | 48.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 60.4% | 34.7% | -25.7% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 67.5% | 61.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 19.2% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 61.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 31.3% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 1.3% | -23.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Hindu | 38.1% | 1.7% | 36.4% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Road was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Northwood and the 401st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuhera Farm Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,535,000 | 2025-02-12 | £1,535,000 |
| Cetlas Farm Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2022-02-17 | £2,421,822 |
| Highgate Farm Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,980,000 | 2018-04-12 | £2,318,163 |
| Endymion Farm Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2015-07-15 | £2,467,862 |
| Glencairn Farm Road, Northwood, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2009-02-18 | £1,572,367 |
HA6 2NZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 2NZ 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Rickmansworth Road , HA6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Farm Primary School Bishops Avenue , HA6 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Infant School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Junior School Northwood Way , HA6 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 3,287 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School The Grange , Rickmansworth Road HA6 2RB | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Greene Manne | Ye Olde Greene Manne Public House, Batchworth Heath | 419 yd | |
| Coffee Shop | Mount Vernon Trust Nhs Trust, Rickmansworth Road | 607 yd | |
| Comforts Fund Radiotherapy Tea Bar | Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 14 Batchworth Heath | 419 yd | |
| Northwood Cricket Club | Cricket Ground | 513 yd | |
| The Gate P H | The Gate, Rickmansworth Road | 582 yd | |
| David Lloyd Northwood | The Riverside Club, 18 Ducks Hill Road | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Hill Road NORTHWOOD CRICKET CLUB NORTHWOOD CRICKET CLUB DUCKS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GATEWAY CLOSE | 486 yd | |
| St Martins School Sports Hall & Pool Moor Park Road | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| David Lloyd (Northwood) DUCKS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Nine Of Herts Golf Centre LONDON ROAD | golf | 923 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.