Fortune Avenue is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 0FD is located in the Burnt Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fortune Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 0FE, HA8 0FG, HA8 0FH, HA8 0AH, HA8 5ED, HA8 5DE, HA8 0FJ, HA8 5EG, HA8 0FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 0FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA8 0FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 43.1% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 43.5% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 23.9% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 39.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 17.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 16.8% |
| Black African | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 36.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 46.3% | 43% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 8.4% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 19.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.9% 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 | 45.5% | 42.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 34.9% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4.5% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 13.5% | 1.5% | 12.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortune Avenue was 414.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 312.7% higher than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fortune Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 251.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Ballota Court, 1 Fortune Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-07-15 | £354,623 |
| Flat 12 Ballota Court, 1 Fortune Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2021-11-29 | £338,720 |
| Flat 9 Ballota Court, 1 Fortune Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-12-04 | £333,929 |
| Flat 22 Ballota Court, 1 Fortune Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-02-24 | £376,932 |
| Flat 15 Ballota Court, 1 Fortune Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-05-28 | £307,775 |
HA8 0FD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 student residents living in HA8 0FD 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 | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalom Noam Primary School East Road , HA8 0AJ | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,974 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 | 2,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 102 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maeme's Burnt Oak | 157 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 219 yd | |
| MICI LA MARIN & MURAT | 195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 219 yd | |
| Iroko Restaurant, Lounge And Bar | 194 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 281 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 314 yd | |
| Xcelerate Gym Edgware | Unit 1 Brooklands Court, 415 Burnt Oak Broadway | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 213 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 549 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 823 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 829 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Kebab House Ltd | 291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 108 yd | |
| Lin Chi | 185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 219 yd | |
| Chicken City | 189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 219 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 219 yd | |
| Pepe Piri Piri | Videos On Broadway, 119 Burnt Oak Broadway | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 314 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 581 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 590 yd | |
| Costcutters | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 653 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 936 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.