Burnt Oak Broadway is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5HS 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 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5HN, HA8 0AX, HA8 5HA, HA8 5EN, HA8 5EP, HA8 0BB, HA8 5EY, HA8 5HB, HA8 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 5HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 45.9% | 47.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 35% | 34.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 50.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 50.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around HA8 5HS this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 31.7% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 28.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 23.9% | 3.6% | -20.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 16.2% | 8% | -8.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 39.2% | 44.1% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 30.1% 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 | 29.3% | 30.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| European Union | 21.7% | 33.6% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 27.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.4% | 21.1% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.1% 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 | 26.9% | 30% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -53.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 37.1% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 27.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 9.2% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 12.3% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 25.4% | 0.9% | 24.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnt Oak Broadway was 316.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 369.7% higher than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnt Oak Broadway has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Edgware and the 27th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 - 99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-11-29 | £894,383 |
HA8 5HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5HS 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 5HS 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Construction | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Noam Primary School East Road , HA8 0AJ | - not rated | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Primary School Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | 4out of 4 | 451 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 |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 792 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 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,332 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 | 2,925 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 | 3,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,327 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 | 492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 492 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurmandu | 57 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 90 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 65 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 108 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 3 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 146 yd | |
| Bella | 24 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 187 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 82 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 334 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 664 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 841 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzerie Romana | 121 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 68 yd | |
| Pepe Piri Piri | Videos On Broadway, 119 Burnt Oak Broadway | 69 yd | |
| New Fresh Pizza | 101 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 69 yd | |
| Captain's Cabin | 120 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 82 yd | |
| Naijaspot | 142 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 90 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 99 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 188 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 196 yd | |
| Ousheng Oriental Supermarket | 45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 235 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 850 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 900 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.