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.
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).
| 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 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-03-07 | £591,770 |
| 74 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-06-05 | £571,329 |
| 16 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-11-24 | £661,773 |
| 26 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £566,000 | 2023-02-27 | £578,693 |
| 36 The Chase, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-04-01 | £578,654 |
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.
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maeme's Burnt Oak | 157 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 178 yd | |
| MICI LA MARIN & MURAT | 195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 178 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 206 yd | |
| Iroko Restaurant, Lounge And Bar | 194 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 244 yd | |
| Gurmandu | 57 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 403 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 432 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 656 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 665 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Chi | 185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 178 yd | |
| Chicken City | 189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 178 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 178 yd | |
| Broadway Kebab House Ltd | 291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 282 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 | 206 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 427 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 438 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 524 yd | |
| Ousheng Oriental Supermarket | 45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 551 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 949 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.