Watling Avenue is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 0NA is located in the Burnt Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 0NL, HA8 0RH, HA8 0LZ, HA8 0EB, HA8 0HN, HA8 0HA, HA8 0HB, HA8 0HD, HA8 0RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 0NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 53.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 43% | 46.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 38.2% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 45.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 39.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 HA8 0NA this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 7.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 29.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 43.5% | 37.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 58.2% | 53.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 20.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 53% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 35.3% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 1.7% | -22.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Avenue was 86.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Watling Avenue has the 39th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 384th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-01-14 | £408,275 |
| 189 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-04-10 | £487,642 |
| 201 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-07-28 | £442,842 |
| 195 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-14 | £432,914 |
| 221 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-01-31 | £336,611 |
HA8 0NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
HA8 0NA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Junior School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Infant School Goldbeaters Grove , Burnt Oak HA8 0QF | - not rated | 584 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 | 5,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Park PRU Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | - not rated | 703 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUNCH EXPRESS | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 475 yd | |
| Reggae Spice | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 490 yd | |
| Unitas Youth Zone | Unitas Barnet Youth Zone, 76 Montrose Avenue, Edgware | 535 yd | |
| Lekki Kitchen | 86 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 615 yd | |
| International Phoneline | 69 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 867 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCCT Romanian Culture Charity | International Gospel Church, 102 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 438 yd | |
| Zams Chicken And Pizza | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 490 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 78 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 615 yd | |
| Bang Bang Chicken | 215 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 679 yd | |
| Taste Of Raj | 221 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oheneba Groceries | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 475 yd | |
| Costcutters | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 490 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 917 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 923 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 857 yd |
| Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 1,091 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.