Rectory Lane is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 4AQ is located in the Stanmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA7 4FN, HA7 4FG, HA7 4FJ, HA7 2QX, HA7 2QU, HA7 4FH, HA7 2QY, HA7 2SB, HA7 4FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA7 4AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.3% | 29.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 48.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 32.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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.
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 20.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 46% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.7% 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 | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 14.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.5% | 43.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -37.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 46.8% 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 | 60.5% | 46.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 13.9% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 16.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 18.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.1% 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 | 58.1% | 46.6% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 36.1% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 13.9% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 2.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 1.3% | -24.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 13.4% | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 9.2% | 0.5% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rectory Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 285th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory Rectory Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2023-04-18 | £4,248,786 |
| Temple Lodge Rectory Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2022-12-16 | £1,683,233 |
| The Rectory Rectory Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2017-02-13 | £2,177,273 |
HA7 4AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HA7 4AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE First School 1 Embry Way , HA7 3AZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE School 127 Stanmore Hill , HA7 3FD | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Junior School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Primary School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | 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 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Bridges Road , HA7 3NA | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 4,821 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 | 2,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eq-Iq School Husaini Centre , Wood Lane HA7 4LQ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Helix Education Centre 94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital School Brockley Hill , HA7 4LP | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterborough and St Margaret's School Common Road , HA7 3JB | - not rated | 2,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonia Restaurant | 25-29 Church Road, Stanmore | 366 yd | |
| Baron Lounge | 16 Church Road, Stanmore | 366 yd | |
| Oak Caffe Stanmore | 22 Church Road, Stanmore | 382 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kasaka House, 24-28 Church Road | 382 yd | |
| The Elysian Restaurant | 11 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Rack | 35 Church Road, Stanmore | 305 yd | |
| Sahara Lounge | 7 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore | 414 yd | |
| Stanmore Social Club | Rear, 25 The Broadway | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 42 Church Road, Stanmore | 248 yd | |
| Hing's Kitchen | 44 Church Road, Stanmore | 248 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Church Road, Stanmore | 248 yd | |
| Yosi's Boulangerie | 6 Church Road, Stanmore | 382 yd | |
| White House Take-Away | 26 The Broadway, Stanmore | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1-9 The Broadway, Stanmore | 436 yd | |
| BUY & SAVE Supermarket | Kingsgate House, 29-43 The Broadway | 522 yd | |
| Savers Health and Beauty | Kingsgate House, 29 - 43 | 548 yd | |
| Lidl | 80-82 The Broadway, Stanmore | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College ELM PARK | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Stanmore Recreation Ground RAINSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Stanmore Golf Club GORDON AVENUE | golf | 652 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Primary School STANMORE HILL | grass pitches | 737 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 | 5.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.7% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.