Colchester Road is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 0RB 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 Colchester Road, Edgware, HA8 0RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 0QU, HA8 0RD, HA8 0QT, HA8 0QS, HA8 0TU, HA8 0TX, HA8 9EF, HA8 0QX, HA8 0QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 0RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 53.6% | 55% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 0RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 42.1% | 45% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 38.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 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 | 43.3% | 47.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.1% | 26.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 34.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.7% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.8% 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 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 16% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 14.4% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 52.4% | 42.8% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -38.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 60.6% | 50.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 19.3% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 6.9% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 20.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 50.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 34.5% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3.3% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Colchester Road, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2016-12-22 | £396,685 |
| 96 Colchester Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-08-14 | £410,531 |
| 86 Colchester Road, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-05-01 | £395,171 |
| 86 Colchester Road, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2009-09-18 | £423,295 |
| 94 Colchester Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2007-09-10 | £429,534 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 0RB 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,559 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 | 1,487 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,463 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 | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,686 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 | 2,685 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 | 3,398 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 | 3,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,463 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 | 109 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 752 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park PRU Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | - not rated | 854 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bee Cafe | 227 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 523 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish And Kebabs | 229 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 523 yd | |
| Reggae Spice | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 604 yd | |
| MUNCH EXPRESS | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 624 yd | |
| International Phoneline | 69 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 902 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 922 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Bang Chicken | 215 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 463 yd | |
| Taste Of Raj | 221 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 523 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 223 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 523 yd | |
| Zams Chicken And Pizza | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 604 yd | |
| RCCT Romanian Culture Charity | International Gospel Church, 102 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 604 yd | |
| Oheneba Groceries | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 624 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 879 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 965 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,058 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.