Cotman Gardens is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5TD 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 Cotman Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5TF, HA8 5TE, HA8 5SY, HA8 5SZ, HA8 5QT, HA8 5TQ, HA8 5TG, HA8 5QH, HA8 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 5TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31% | 36.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 50.7% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50.4% | 55.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 28% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 28% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 14.6% | 3.3% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 49.8% | 36.1% | -13.7% | 3.1% | 33.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 21.3% | 31.6% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 40.4% 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 | 45.8% | 40.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 26.2% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 20.3% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.5% 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 | 45.1% | 40.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 39.5% | 33.7% | 9.8% | 29.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 4.7% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 19.4% | 0.9% | 18.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 37.2% | 1.7% | 35.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotman Gardens was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Centenary average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cotman Gardens has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Centenary and the 246th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cotman Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2015-05-22 | £594,644 |
| 8 Cotman Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £134,500 | 1999-08-06 | £608,226 |
HA8 5TD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 5TD 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Junior School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 4,869 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 | 3,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park PRU Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam's Peri Peri | 1 North Parade, Mollison Way | 102 yd | |
| Sri Rathiga | 21 North Parade, Mollison Way | 136 yd | |
| Swadisht | 10 North Parade, Mollison Way | 136 yd | |
| Pomodoro Rosso | 16 North Parade, Mollison Way | 165 yd | |
| AFC and Cafe Express | 48 South Parade, Mollison Way | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 136 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 176 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice- The Spice Lounge | 12-13 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 649 yd | |
| Barnet Football Club | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 739 yd | |
| Everest Spice The Honeypot | Everest Spice The Honeypot, Honeypot Lane | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Canton | 20 North Parade, Mollison Way | 136 yd | |
| Wada Express | 38 South Parade, Mollison Way | 176 yd | |
| Tamu Tamu Chakula Kenyan Style | 40 South Parade, Mollison Way | 176 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 44 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 566 yd | |
| Hungry Head / Poussin Plaice | 41 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 104 yd | |
| Food 4 Less | 38 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 566 yd | |
| Maruthi Cash & Carry | 15-17 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 649 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice Mini Market | 7 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 654 yd | |
| Sugarshack | 12 Bowmans Trading Estate, Westmoreland Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Canons High School SHALDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 587 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Eton Grove Park ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE OPEN SPACE ETON GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| The Hive London CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.