Stag Lane is in Edgware and in Brent district. HA8 5LJ is located in the Queensbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stag Lane, Edgware, HA8 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5LW, HA8 5JN, HA8 5JL, HA8 5LL, HA8 5LP, HA8 5LN, HA8 5LS, HA8 5JJ, HA8 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 5LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 32.1% | 35.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 53.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 38.6% | 49% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 36.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.4% | 26.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 35.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.3% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 33.6% | 30.1% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 27.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 24.4% | 39% | 14.6% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 42.2% | 40.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 22.8% | -8.2% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.7% 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 | 41.2% | 40% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 42.7% | 36.8% | 9.8% | 32.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.7% | 3% | -34.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 18.4% | 0.9% | 17.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 23.5% | 1.7% | 21.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stag Lane was 177.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% higher than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stag Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Kingsbury and the 183rd highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 160.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Stag Lane, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-01-09 | £621,264 |
| 137 Stag Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-12-01 | £777,697 |
| First Floor Flat 79 Stag Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2014-12-15 | £233,075 |
| 87 Stag Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-03-15 | £647,652 |
| Ground Floor Flat 79 Stag Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2011-08-02 | £346,671 |
HA8 5LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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 5LJ 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Primary School Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalom Noam Primary School East Road , HA8 0AJ | - not rated | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Junior School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Infant School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,325 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 | 3,502 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 | 3,364 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 | 3,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasseria Timisoreana | 29 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 374 yd | |
| HASNIM Restaurant | 21B Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 374 yd | |
| Twist | 33 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 381 yd | |
| Paragon Turkish BBQ Restaurant | 35 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 393 yd | |
| Hard Work Cafe | 47 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 374 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 529 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 658 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 671 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Night | 39 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 388 yd | |
| Jay's Chicken | 43 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 393 yd | |
| Pizza di Loro | 41 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 393 yd | |
| Naijaspot | 142 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 523 yd | |
| Captain's Cabin | 120 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ousheng Oriental Supermarket | 45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 394 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 411 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 466 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 467 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Eton Grove Park ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Hay Lane School (Closed) Grove Park | 858 yd | |
| The Village School GROVE PARK | 873 yd | |
| The Village School (Closed) Grove Park | swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 966 yd |
| Kingsbury High School (Upper Site) PRINCES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 987 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.