Morecambe Gardens is in Stanmore and in Harrow district. HA7 4SW is located in the Canons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morecambe Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 4SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA7 4SN, HA7 4SP, HA7 4SL, HA7 4PB, HA7 4NS, HA7 4PA, HA7 4RF, HA7 4SR, HA7 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA7 4SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 48.2% | 2.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of HA7 4SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 26.3% | 29.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 56.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 50.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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.
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 47.4% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.1% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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 | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 25.7% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 56.1% | 44.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 66.3% | 56.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 55.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 31.5% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 3.9% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 20.6% | 1.7% | 18.9% |
| Jewish | 15.8% | 0.5% | 15.3% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morecambe Gardens was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Morecambe Gardens has the 25th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Morecambe Gardens, Stanmore, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £369,875 | 2001-04-11 | £1,181,445 |
| 3 Morecambe Gardens, Stanmore, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2000-03-27 | £783,899 |
HA7 4SW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
HA7 4SW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA7 4SW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE School 127 Stanmore Hill , HA7 3FD | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Primary School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 1,165 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,068 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 | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylward Primary School | Pangbourne Drive, Stanmore | 358 yd | |
| Khosha | 5 Canons Corner, Edgware | 467 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 154 Stonegrove, Edgware | 591 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 45 The Broadway, Stanmore | 809 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 55 The Broadway, Stanmore | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore Social Club | Rear, 25 The Broadway | 956 yd | |
| Sahara Lounge | 7 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartons Coffee Shop | 40 The Broadway, Stanmore | 796 yd | |
| White House Take-Away | 26 The Broadway, Stanmore | 897 yd | |
| The Lost Jungle Ltd | Adventure Golf Course, Edgware Way, Edgware | 973 yd | |
| Yosi's Boulangerie | 6 Church Road, Stanmore | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Mini Market ltd | 7 Canons Corner, Edgware | 476 yd | |
| Lidl | 80-82 The Broadway, Stanmore | 796 yd | |
| Savers Health and Beauty | Kingsgate House, 29 - 43 | 835 yd | |
| BUY & SAVE Supermarket | Kingsgate House, 29-43 The Broadway | 860 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1-9 The Broadway, Stanmore | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| London Academy SPUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Stanmore And Edgware Golf Centre BROCKLEY HILL | golf | 835 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Stanmore Recreation Ground RAINSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Edgware Berry Golf Course (Closed) Edgware Way | golf | 972 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 | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.