Bacon Lane is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5AU is located in the Edgware electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bacon Lane, Edgware, HA8 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5BB, HA8 5AP, HA8 6EN, HA8 5AZ, HA8 6EW, HA8 5AY, HA8 5RL, HA8 5BA, HA8 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 5AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 47.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 HA8 5AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 30.5% | 34.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 54.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 43.8% | 55.1% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 33.3% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 21.6% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 42% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 15.4% | 3.8% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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 | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 24.8% | 27.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 24.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 12.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 41.8% | 38% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 40.3% 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 | 47.3% | 40.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 22.8% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 21.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.6% 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 | 46.3% | 40.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 37.6% | 34.6% | 9.8% | 27.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32% | 6.8% | -25.2% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 20% | 0.9% | 19.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 28.4% | 1.7% | 26.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacon Lane was 77.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% higher than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacon Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Edgware and the 210th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Bacon Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-11-25 | £506,054 |
| 29 Bacon Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-11 | £471,138 |
| 29 Bacon Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-29 | £440,879 |
| 67 Bacon Lane, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-31 | £656,148 |
| 43 Bacon Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-01-29 | £524,629 |
HA8 5AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 5AU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 5AU 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,556 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 | 2,297 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 | 4,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 560 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcelerate Gym Edgware | Unit 1 Brooklands Court, 415 Burnt Oak Broadway | 355 yd | |
| Flash Musicals | Flash Musical Theatre, Methuen Road | 393 yd | |
| Maeme's Burnt Oak | 157 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 522 yd | |
| MICI LA MARIN & MURAT | 195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 522 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 287 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 658 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 795 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 857 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Kebab House Ltd | 291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 357 yd | |
| Lin Chi | 185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 522 yd | |
| Chicken City | 189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 522 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 522 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 1A Buckingham Road, Edgware | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 607 yd | |
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 620 yd | |
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 800 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 864 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 241 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 930 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 | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| 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 | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.