Marsh Lane is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 4HU 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 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA7 4TH, HA7 4HT, HA7 2SL, HA8 6TJ, HA7 4HS, HA7 2RZ, HA7 4UH, HA7 2SA, HA7 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA7 4HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 30.6% | 29.7% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 63.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) 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 | 47.6% | 61.2% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 29.3% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around HA7 4HU this area, 9.8% 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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 56.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.2% 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 | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 28.7% | 45.9% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 42.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 49% | 36.2% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -45.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 63% | 61.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 61.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 31% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 4.1% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Hindu | 29.2% | 1.7% | 27.5% |
| Jewish | 15.9% | 0.5% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 10% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Lane was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Lane has the 40th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Belmont and the 225th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-12-02 | £621,567 |
| 170 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £686,000 | 2021-06-10 | £779,095 |
| 168 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-08-24 | £662,987 |
| 172 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2013-01-18 | £710,059 |
| 162 Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2012-08-20 | £883,027 |
HA7 4HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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 4HU 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch First School and Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Junior School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Primary School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 3,549 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 | - not rated | 376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edgware School Green Lane , HA8 8BT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,928 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 | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,828 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 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eq-Iq School Husaini Centre , Wood Lane HA7 4LQ | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Sandwiches | DBP House, 62-63 Mark Lane | 438 yd | |
| Caterlink, Stanmore College | Stanmore College, Elm Park | 532 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services | Stanburn Primary School, Abercorn Road | 534 yd | |
| LAHORE LOUNGE | 855 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 679 yd | |
| Bnova | 865 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore Social Club | Rear, 25 The Broadway | 898 yd | |
| Spice Rack | 35 Church Road, Stanmore | 975 yd | |
| Sahara Lounge | 7 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends Cafe | Canons Park Recreation Ground, Donnefield Avenue | 863 yd | |
| Cartons Coffee Shop | 40 The Broadway, Stanmore | 882 yd | |
| White House Take-Away | 26 The Broadway, Stanmore | 904 yd | |
| Yosi's Boulangerie | 6 Church Road, Stanmore | 914 yd | |
| Subway | 42 Church Road, Stanmore | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUY & SAVE Supermarket | Kingsgate House, 29-43 The Broadway | 829 yd | |
| Savers Health and Beauty | Kingsgate House, 29 - 43 | 841 yd | |
| Lidl | 80-82 The Broadway, Stanmore | 882 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1-9 The Broadway, Stanmore | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avanti House Secondary School WEMBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Whitchurch Playing Fields ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Stanmore College ELM PARK | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Stanburn Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Stanmore Golf Club GORDON AVENUE | golf | 730 yd |
| The American School (London) AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE HONEYPOT LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 913 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 | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.