Holyrood Gardens is in Edgware and in Brent district. HA8 5LS 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 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5LN, HA8 5LR, HA8 5RB, HA8 5NG, HA8 5RA, HA8 5LW, HA8 5QF, HA8 5PW, HA8 5QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 5LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 55.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 39.4% | 51.2% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 34.9% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.6% | 25.4% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 41.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 42.1% | 40.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 37.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 26.3% | 32.8% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 41.8% 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 | 44.2% | 41.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 20.9% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 16.5% | 11.5% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 22.1% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.8% 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% | 42% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 39.8% | 34.8% | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 39.1% | 2% | -37.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 16.5% | 0.9% | 15.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 38% | 1.7% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyrood Gardens was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Holyrood Gardens has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Kingsbury and the 215th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2025-01-29 | £609,416 |
| 63 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2021-09-30 | £586,432 |
| 59 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-06-30 | £650,968 |
| 15 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2018-09-05 | £580,311 |
| 17 Holyrood Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2018-07-31 | £681,460 |
HA8 5LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Primary School Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalom Noam Primary School East Road , HA8 0AJ | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Junior School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Infant School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 850 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 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 3,394 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 | 3,368 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 | 3,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,041 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 | 985 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Youii LTD | 31 Mollison Way, Edgware | 322 yd | |
| Pomodoro Rosso | 16 North Parade, Mollison Way | 493 yd | |
| AFC and Cafe Express | 48 South Parade, Mollison Way | 497 yd | |
| Sri Rathiga | 21 North Parade, Mollison Way | 522 yd | |
| Swadisht | 10 North Parade, Mollison Way | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 497 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 522 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 557 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 667 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wada Express | 38 South Parade, Mollison Way | 497 yd | |
| Tamu Tamu Chakula Kenyan Style | 40 South Parade, Mollison Way | 497 yd | |
| Canton Canton | 20 North Parade, Mollison Way | 522 yd | |
| Royal Night | 39 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 558 yd | |
| Jay's Chicken | 43 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 556 yd | |
| Ousheng Oriental Supermarket | 45 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 561 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 51 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 571 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 604 yd | |
| Maya Food Centre | 67 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eton Grove Park ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Kingsbury High School (Upper Site) PRINCES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| The Village School GROVE PARK | 900 yd | |
| Hay Lane School (Closed) Grove Park | 907 yd | |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| The Village School (Closed) Grove Park | swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,039 yd |
| Roe Green Park Kingsbury Road | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.