Lawrence Crescent is in Edgware and in Brent district. HA8 5PB 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 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, HA8 5PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5PD, HA8 5QL, HA8 5PP, HA8 5PQ, HA8 5PE, HA8 5QG, HA8 5QH, HA8 5PA, HA8 5PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 5PB is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 43.5% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 56.5% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA8 5PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 45.6% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 47% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 50.1% | 56.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 30% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 5PB this area, 35.7% 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 | 26.8% | 35.7% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 26.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.5% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 44.5% | 25% | -19.5% | 3.1% | 21.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 24.9% | 46.3% | 21.4% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 27.6% 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 | 44% | 27.6% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 44% | 32.0% | 6.1% | 37.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 19.3% | 9.3% | -10.0% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 17% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.2% 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 | 41.7% | 27.6% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 37.2% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 27.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.2% | 7.5% | -29.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 76.7% | -30.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 37.8% | 0.9% | 36.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 22.2% | 1.7% | 20.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Crescent was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% higher than the Centenary average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lawrence Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Centenary and the 319th highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-07-11 | £606,693 |
| 7 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-08-03 | £518,496 |
| 39 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2020-02-03 | £688,807 |
| 3 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-12-12 | £628,125 |
| 35 Lawrence Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2016-06-07 | £689,796 |
HA8 5PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 39% 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 5PB 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 5PB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Junior School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Infant School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,041 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 | 3,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC and Cafe Express | 48 South Parade, Mollison Way | 116 yd | |
| Pomodoro Rosso | 16 North Parade, Mollison Way | 166 yd | |
| Sri Rathiga | 21 North Parade, Mollison Way | 171 yd | |
| Swadisht | 10 North Parade, Mollison Way | 171 yd | |
| Kam's Peri Peri | 1 North Parade, Mollison Way | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 116 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 171 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice- The Spice Lounge | 12-13 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 629 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 903 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wada Express | 38 South Parade, Mollison Way | 116 yd | |
| Tamu Tamu Chakula Kenyan Style | 40 South Parade, Mollison Way | 116 yd | |
| Canton Canton | 20 North Parade, Mollison Way | 171 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 44 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 586 yd | |
| Hungry Head / Poussin Plaice | 41 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 191 yd | |
| Food 4 Less | 38 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 586 yd | |
| Maruthi Cash & Carry | 15-17 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 629 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice Mini Market | 7 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 677 yd | |
| Sugarshack | 12 Bowmans Trading Estate, Westmoreland Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Eton Grove Park ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Canons High School SHALDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Kingsbury High School (Upper Site) PRINCES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,022 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.