Portland Crescent is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 1NB is located in the Centenary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Crescent, Stanmore, HA7 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA7 1JQ, HA7 1LY, HA7 1NQ, HA7 1JH, HA7 1JW, HA7 1NF, HA7 1JG, HA7 1NH, HA7 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA7 1NB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 27.5% | 29.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 57.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 44.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 39.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 22.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 39.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.3% 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 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 56% | 48% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 44.9% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 3.8% | -6.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 18.1% | 28.3% | 10.2% | 81.4% | -53.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, just 40.4% 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 | 44.5% | 40.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 18.4% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 25.7% | 23.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 15.9% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.8% 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 | 42.1% | 40.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 43.8% | 41.7% | 9.8% | 34.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 42.9% | 1.3% | -41.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 15.4% | 0.9% | 14.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Hindu | 37.8% | 1.7% | 36.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Crescent was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Centenary average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portland Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Centenary and the 13th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 Portland Crescent, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-09-22 | £611,125 |
| 80 Portland Crescent, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £718,000 | 2021-04-13 | £805,580 |
| 42 Portland Crescent, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-03-03 | £658,908 |
| 80 Portland Crescent, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2009-10-12 | £681,379 |
| 60 Portland Crescent, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2004-04-20 | £691,957 |
HA7 1NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
HA7 1NB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Park Junior School Moorhouse Road , Kenton HA3 9JA | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School Moorhouse Road , Kenton HA3 9JA | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Glebe Avenue , Kenton HA3 9LF | 2out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,169 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pathways School All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Local | 238-240 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 330 yd | |
| Warsi Restaurant & Takeaway | 256 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 338 yd | |
| Hakka Garden | 248 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 338 yd | |
| Kebabish | 5 Queensbury Circle Parade, Stanmore | 382 yd | |
| Mega Image | 2 Queensbury Circle Parade, Stanmore | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Flame | 437 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 226 yd | |
| Buckley's | 187 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 280 yd | |
| Barnet Football Club | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 701 yd | |
| Everest Spice The Honeypot | Everest Spice The Honeypot, Honeypot Lane | 717 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice- The Spice Lounge | 12-13 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Peri Peri | 381 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 255 yd | |
| Chicken Lover | 242 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 330 yd | |
| Dawat Restaurant | 244 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 330 yd | |
| Skip Jacks Restaurant | 270 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 332 yd | |
| Aysu Restaurant | 229-231 Charlton Road, Harrow | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIR Food Centre | 201-203 Streatfield Road, Harrow | 286 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice Mini Market | 7 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 935 yd | |
| Food 4 Less | 38 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 979 yd | |
| Maruthi Cash & Carry | 15-17 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park High School THISTLECROFT GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Centenary Park Sports Club BURNELL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| The Hive London CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Canons High School SHALDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Glebe Primary School GLEBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 781 yd |
| The American School (London) AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE HONEYPOT LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Queensbury Park RUTH CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.