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Vernon Drive is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 2BS is located in the Belmont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Vernon Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HA7 2DR, HA7 2AS, HA7 2DP, HA7 2DS, HA7 3PS, HA7 2BP, HA7 2AR, HA7 2AP, HA7 3PR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA7 2BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.1%51.2%5.1% 51.0% 0.2%
Male53.9%48.8%-5.1% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

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 2BS 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.5%29.5%0.0% 37.9% -8.4%
Married: Opposite sex60.6%57.1%-3.5% 44.2% 12.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Separated3%2.3%-0.7% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced1.9%3.1%1.2% 9.1% -6.0%
Widowed5%7.1%2.1% 6.1% 1.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.7%47.9%4.2% 48.4% -0.5%
Good health43.4%37.1%-6.3% 33.6% 3.5%
Fair health8.9%10.3%1.4% 12.7% -2.4%
Bad health3.3%3.3%0.0% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health0.7%1.4%0.7% 1.2% 0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.8%18.2%4.4% 18.2% 0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.8%7.7%-6.1% 9.6% -1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.3%16.5%0.2% 13.4% 3.1%
Apprenticeship3.3%2.8%-0.5% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%11.9%0.9% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar33.9%40.6%6.7% 33.8% 6.8%
Other8%2.3%-5.7% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.2%0.2% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian35.2%35.9%0.7% 3.1% 32.8%
Pakistani4.9%4.2%-0.7% 2.7% 1.5%
Other Asian4%9.2%5.2% 1.6% 7.6%
Black African5.1%7.7%2.6% 2.5% 5.2%
Black Caribbean2.4%4.5%2.1% 1.0% 3.5%
Other Black0.9%0.2%-0.7% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0.9%0.5% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African2.2%0%-2.2% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other3.6%1.6%-2.0% 0.8% 0.8%
White34.5%28.4%-6.1% 81.4% -53.0%
Arab4%4.5%0.5% 0.6% 3.9%
Other2.4%2.3%-0.1% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.2%49.9%-3.3% 83.2% -33.3%
European Union8%12.1%4.1% 6.1% 6.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa19.2%19.1%-0.1% 2.7% 16.4%
Middle East and Asia18%14.2%-3.8% 5.6% 8.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%4%2.4% 1.3% 2.7%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK49.9%49.8%-0.1% 83.2% -33.4%
10+ Years1.6%43%41.4% 9.8% 33.2%
5-10 Years4.5%5.1%0.6% 2.9% 2.2%
2-5 Years9.6%1.6%-8.0% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years34.5%0.5%-34.0% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.9% 76.7% 3.2%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania4.4% 0.9% 3.5%
Other EU countries4.4% 1.5% 2.9%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held1.9% 13.5% -11.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion6.5% 37.2% -30.7%
Christian34.3% 46.2% -11.9%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Hindu28.7% 1.7% 27.0%
Jewish1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Muslim17.9% 6.5% 11.4%
Sikh1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other religion4.9% 0.6% 4.3%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Vernon Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Drive was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Vernon Drive has the 45th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Belmont and the 311th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in HA7 2BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vernon Drive are based on 94 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harrow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vernon Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for HA7 2BS

Average Price
£755,019
Semi-Detached
£755,019
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vernon Drive

Average Price
£752,339
Semi-Detached
£741,375
Terraced
£754,430
Detached
£943,645
Flats/Maisonettes
£695,383
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vernon DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Vernon Drive, Stanmore, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£328,0002004-01-28 £775,906
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HA7 2BS

Employment

HA7 2BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2BS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee125
Retired69
Self-Employed43
Part-Time Employee35
Student (economically inactive)28
Looking after home or family17
Unemployed12
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles47
Construction39
Professional, scientific and technical activities25
Human health and social work activities18
Education17
Financial and insurance activities16
Information and communication12
Real estate activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Transport and storage10
Other8
Manufacturing8
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 4,849 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Weald Rise Primary School
Robin Hood Drive , Harrow Weald HA3 7DH
3out of 4 500 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belmont School
Hibbert Road , Harrow Weald HA3 7JT
4out of 4 684 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dobbin Close , Belmont Circle HA3 7LP
4out of 4 769 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stanburn Primary School
Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ
3out of 4 1,274 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hujjat Primary School
Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR
- not rated 1,387 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sacred Heart Language College
High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY
4out of 4 1,051 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY
3out of 4 1,194 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Bentley Wood High School
Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW
4out of 4 1,553 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
3out of 4 1,700 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
4out of 4 1,888 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 1,484 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 4,867 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
4out of 4 1,433 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 3,589 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Helix Education Centre
94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH
3out of 4 1,205 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ
- not rated 1,697 yd Sixth form centres No Mixed More About School
Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND
4out of 4 1,887 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
Milton Road , HA1 1XB
- not rated 1,996 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE
4out of 4 2,259 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Belmont Bay500 Kenton Lane, Harrow570 yd
Tian Hu Chinese Restaurant498 Kenton Lane, Harrow570 yd
Belmont Kitchen23 Belmont Circle, Belmont585 yd
Costa Coffee8 Warwick Parade, Kenton Lane659 yd
HCL at Belmont SchoolBelmont School, Hibbert Road659 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Duck In The Pond Public HouseKenton Lane, Harrow276 yd
The Cardammon ClubThe Spanish Arch Public House, 28 Belmont Circle566 yd
Life of ReillyThe Life Of Reilly Public House, 7 Warwick Parade659 yd
The Seven Harrow749 Kenton Lane, Harrow880 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Eat Well611 Kenton Lane, Harrow312 yd
SubwayBelmont Circle Service Station, Belmont Circle566 yd
Fancy Chicken & Pizza20 Belmont Circle, Belmont583 yd
Domino's Pizza397 Kenton Lane, Harrow702 yd
Papa Johns410 Kenton Lane, Harrow702 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal Food & Wine17 Belmont Circle, Belmont582 yd
TescoTesco Stores Ltd, 404 Kenton Lane702 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Stanmore Golf Club
GORDON AVENUE
golf1,024 yd
Harrow Weald Lawn Tennis Club
49-51 49-51 COLLEGE ROAD
tennis courts1,056 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.