Vancouver Mansions is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5DB 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 Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, HA8 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5DU, HA8 5EG, HA8 5DH, HA8 5DA, HA8 5EH, HA8 5DQ, HA8 0AP, HA8 5DJ, HA8 0FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 5DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.3% | 49.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 46% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 42% | 54.8% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 32.8% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.4% | 23.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 37.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 29.5% | 23.8% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 20.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 37.6% | 42.8% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -38.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 45.5% | 38.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 28.4% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 18.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% 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 | 42.9% | 38.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 35.3% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 7.1% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 19.9% | 0.9% | 19.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 21.8% | 1.7% | 20.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vancouver Mansions was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vancouver Mansions has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Edgware and the 112th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21B Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-14 | £277,503 |
| 15B Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-05-21 | £262,632 |
| 15C Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2016-03-31 | £167,957 |
| 21B Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2015-07-28 | £186,130 |
| 19A Vancouver Mansions, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2013-11-22 | £206,223 |
HA8 5DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5DB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalom Noam Primary School East Road , HA8 0AJ | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community 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 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 2,992 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 | 2,590 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 | 3,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,091 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 | 278 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 278 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 87 yd | |
| MICI LA MARIN & MURAT | 195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 87 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 175 yd | |
| Iroko Restaurant, Lounge And Bar | 194 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 182 yd | |
| Gurmandu | 57 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 315 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 434 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 690 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 794 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Chi | 185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 87 yd | |
| Chicken City | 189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 87 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 87 yd | |
| Broadway Kebab House Ltd | 291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 173 yd | |
| Pepe Piri Piri | Videos On Broadway, 119 Burnt Oak Broadway | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 175 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 447 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 458 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 552 yd | |
| Ousheng Oriental Supermarket | 45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.