Howard Road is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 1BT is located in the Centenary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 2010-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howard Road, Stanmore, HA7 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA7 1DT, HA7 1FE, HA7 1FA, HA7 1FD, HA7 1FF, HA7 1FH, HA7 1FB, HA7 1PZ, HA7 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA7 1BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 HA7 1BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 44% | 32.1% | -11.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 57.3% | 15.7% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 62.4% | 62.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 29.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 54.2% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 29.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 26.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 24.3% | 14.0% | 1.6% | 22.7% |
| Black African | 23.1% | 0.6% | -22.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 30% | 29.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 60.2% | 40.9% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 19.7% | 7.2% | -12.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 28.7% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.8% 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 | 58.8% | 41.3% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 31.8% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 12.8% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 4.5% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 26% | 1.7% | 24.3% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Other religion | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 271st lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Monarch Court Howard Road, Stanmore, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-20 | £449,410 |
| 12 Monarch Court Howard Road, Stanmore, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2020-03-17 | £374,812 |
| 1 Monarch Court Howard Road, Stanmore, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £194,512 | 2018-03-15 | £202,845 |
| 2 Monarch Court Howard Road, Stanmore, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £341,477 | 2018-03-15 | £356,107 |
| 3 Monarch Court Howard Road, Stanmore, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £354,445 | 2018-03-15 | £369,630 |
HA7 1BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Primary School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmore Park Junior School Moorhouse Road , Kenton HA3 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 2,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso Lounge | Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot Lane | 238 yd | |
| Chilli Lovers | 905 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 249 yd | |
| Jumeirah Gardens Ltd | 899 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 249 yd | |
| LAHORE LOUNGE | 855 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 249 yd | |
| Bnova | 865 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Football Club | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 819 yd | |
| Purple Flame | 437 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns & Shakes | Unit 3, Howard Road | 189 yd | |
| Good Friends Cafe | Canons Park Recreation Ground, Donnefield Avenue | 518 yd | |
| Elite Peri Peri | 381 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The American School (London) AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE HONEYPOT LANE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Avanti House Secondary School WEMBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| The Hive London CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Park High School THISTLECROFT GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Whitchurch Playing Fields ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Centenary Park Sports Club BURNELL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Stanburn Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 844 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.