Cotman Gardens is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 5TN 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 5TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5TL, HA8 5TH, HA8 5TW, HA8 6DN, HA8 5TP, HA8 5TS, HA8 6DJ, HA8 5TJ, HA8 5TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 5TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5TN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 32.9% | 35.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 53.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 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 (88.2%) 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 | 42.5% | 51.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 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 | 21.5% | 25.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 15% | 6.1% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 29.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 26.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 33.7% | 36.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 40.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 23.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.3% 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 | 46.9% | 40% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 39.3% | 34.4% | 9.8% | 29.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 5.2% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 19.5% | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 32.7% | 1.7% | 31.0% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotman Gardens was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Centenary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotman Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Centenary and the 184th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cotman Gardens, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2011-08-25 | £517,711 |
HA8 5TN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 5TN 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Junior School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 506 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 | 3,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,142 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,257 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 | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 4,854 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 | 2,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 604 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 436 yd | |
| Sri Rathiga | 21 North Parade, Mollison Way | 459 yd | |
| Swadisht | 10 North Parade, Mollison Way | 459 yd | |
| The Hive Bar (inc.cafe) | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Pomodoro Rosso | 16 North Parade, Mollison Way | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 459 yd | |
| Barnet Football Club | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Jameson's Bar | 34 South Parade, Mollison Way | 508 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice- The Spice Lounge | 12-13 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 840 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Canton | 20 North Parade, Mollison Way | 459 yd | |
| Wada Express | 38 South Parade, Mollison Way | 508 yd | |
| Tamu Tamu Chakula Kenyan Style | 40 South Parade, Mollison Way | 508 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 44 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 738 yd | |
| Hungry Head / Poussin Plaice | 41 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 434 yd | |
| Food 4 Less | 38 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 738 yd | |
| Sugar & Spice Mini Market | 7 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 807 yd | |
| Maruthi Cash & Carry | 15-17 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware | 840 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 375 yd |
| Canons High School SHALDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| The Hive London CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 956 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.