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The Chase is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5DJ 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 The Chase, Edgware, HA8 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5DH, HA8 5DW, HA8 5SP, HA8 5DA, HA8 5SW, HA8 5BQ, HA8 5DB, HA8 5BE, HA8 5SR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 5DJ 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.3%49.7%-2.6% 51.0% -1.3%
Male47.7%50.3%2.6% 49.0% 1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.8%38.8%0.0% 37.9% 0.9%
Married: Opposite sex48.8%46%-2.8% 44.2% 1.8%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated2.6%2.7%0.1% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced5.2%6.9%1.7% 9.1% -2.2%
Widowed4.7%5.3%0.6% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42%54.8%12.8% 48.4% 6.4%
Good health41.3%32.8%-8.5% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health12.1%9%-3.1% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health3.3%2.6%-0.7% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.4%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 Levels8%11.8%3.8% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship2.1%2.7%0.6% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.7%9.9%3.2% 16.9% -7.0%
Degree or Similar30%37.5%7.5% 33.8% 3.7%
Other12.9%4.3%-8.6% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.1%1.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese1.8%1.7%-0.1% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian29.5%23.8%-5.7% 3.1% 20.7%
Pakistani4%2.1%-1.9% 2.7% -0.6%
Other Asian13.6%9.1%-4.5% 1.6% 7.5%
Black African5.1%4%-1.1% 2.5% 1.5%
Black Caribbean3.1%0.6%-2.5% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%1.3%0.2% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.2%1.1%0.9% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
White37.6%42.8%5.2% 81.4% -38.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller2.2%0%-2.2% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.7%1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Arab0%2.6%2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Other0.7%7.4%6.7% 1.6% 5.8%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.5%38.6%-6.9% 83.2% -44.6%
European Union14.5%28.4%13.9% 6.1% 22.3%
Rest of Europe1.5%1.7%0.2% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa15.6%11.9%-3.7% 2.7% 9.2%
Middle East and Asia20.4%18.3%-2.1% 5.6% 12.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.2%1.1%-1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK42.9%38.7%-4.2% 83.2% -44.5%
10+ Years9.2%35.3%26.1% 9.8% 25.5%
5-10 Years6.8%10.9%4.1% 2.9% 8.0%
2-5 Years10.1%8.1%-2.0% 2.2% 5.9%
Less than 2 years31%7.1%-23.9% 1.9% 5.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.7% 76.7% -20.0%
Ireland1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Romania19.9% 0.9% 19.0%
Other EU countries5.6% 1.5% 4.1%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia3.9% 1.2% 2.7%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held4.3% 13.5% -9.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion8.1% 37.2% -29.1%
Christian43.4% 46.2% -2.8%
Hindu21.8% 1.7% 20.1%
Jewish0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Muslim15.4% 6.5% 8.9%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion3% 0.6% 2.4%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is The Chase Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase 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.

The Chase 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,600
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HA8 5DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Chase are based on 117 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harrow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Chase, Edgware, HA8 5DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HA8 5DJ

Average Price
£592,440
Semi-Detached
£601,118
Terraced
£514,338
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Chase

Average Price
£590,093
Semi-Detached
£603,911
Terraced
£558,021
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£323,318
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ChaseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
48 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£590,0002025-03-07 £591,770
74 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£540,0002024-06-05 £571,329
16 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£640,0002023-11-24 £661,773
26 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£566,0002023-02-27 £578,693
36 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002021-04-01 £578,654
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HA8 5DJ

Employment

HA8 5DJ 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 5DJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee124
Self-Employed69
Retired55
Part-Time Employee47
Looking after home or family21
Other17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)16
Student (economically inactive)15
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Construction34
Human health and social work activities26
Accommodation and food service activities20
Education17
Financial and insurance activities17
Administrative and support service activities15
Other15
Transport and storage14
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Information and communication8
Manufacturing5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES
3out of 4 477 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road , HA8 0AJ
- not rated 575 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Stag Lane Primary School
Collier Drive , HA8 5RU
3out of 4 581 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Watling Park School
Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA
3out of 4 704 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
4out of 4 801 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
2out of 4 1,051 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
3out of 4 1,609 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
4out of 4 2,113 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saracens High School
Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN
- not rated 2,121 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
3out of 4 2,290 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 2,981 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 2,671 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 3,920 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 4,559 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 4,608 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ
4out of 4 5,015 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
4out of 4 409 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
- not rated 409 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 1,010 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Woodlands School
Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP
4out of 4 1,022 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Tashbar of Edgware
Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL
- not rated 1,321 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Maeme's Burnt Oak157 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware178 yd
MICI LA MARIN & MURAT195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware178 yd
Star Cafe147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware206 yd
Iroko Restaurant, Lounge And Bar194 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware244 yd
Gurmandu57 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware427 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Edgware Ex-Servicemans ClubEx Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway403 yd
Blarneys Free House128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware432 yd
The New Inn19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware656 yd
The 19 Club19 North Parade, Mollison Way665 yd
Jameson's Bar34 South Parade, Mollison Way713 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lin Chi185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware178 yd
Chicken City189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware178 yd
Istanbul Kebab House159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware178 yd
Broadway Kebab House Ltd291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware282 yd
Pepe Piri PiriVideos On Broadway, 119 Burnt Oak Broadway292 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware206 yd
Class Food Centre97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware427 yd
Maya Food Centre67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware438 yd
Poundstretcher51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware524 yd
Ousheng Oriental Supermarket45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware561 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Body Talk (Closed)
Burnt Oak Broadway
health and fitness suite350 yd
William Ellis Sports Ground
Camrose Avenue
grass pitches443 yd
Minotaur Gym (Closed)
Watling Avenue
health and fitness suite499 yd
Krishna Avanti Primary School
KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE
artificial grass pitch551 yd
Intensity Gym
Burnt Oak Broadway
health and fitness suite618 yd
Stag Lane Junior School
STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE
grass pitches636 yd
Chandos Recreation Ground
CAMROSE AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts729 yd
White Lion Ground (Closed)
Burnt Oak Broadway
grass pitches787 yd
Edgware Primary School
HEMING ROAD
grass pitches949 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed129.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.