Penylan Place is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 6EN 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 Penylan Place, Edgware, HA8 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 5AP, HA8 5AU, HA8 6EH, HA8 5AT, HA8 6EL, HA8 5BB, HA8 5AS, HA8 6EQ, HA8 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 6EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 55.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 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 (88.6%) 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 | 47.1% | 56.1% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.4% | 18.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 39.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 14.3% | 4.8% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 37.4% | 34.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 44.2% 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% | 44.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 21.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 9.3% | -7.6% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 19.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.5% 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 | 41.4% | 44.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.1% | 3.5% | -29.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penylan Place was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penylan Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Edgware and the 176th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 375.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penylan Place, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-03 | £519,329 |
| 8 Penylan Place, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-12-18 | £653,398 |
| 13 Penylan Place, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-11-16 | £630,734 |
| 4 Penylan Place, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,500 | 2015-04-30 | £634,148 |
| 1 Penylan Place, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-09-25 | £741,170 |
HA8 6EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6EN 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,715 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,008 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 | 4,843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,784 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 | 2,345 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 | 4,192 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 | 4,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 397 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 623 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcelerate Gym Edgware | Unit 1 Brooklands Court, 415 Burnt Oak Broadway | 279 yd | |
| Flash Musicals | Flash Musical Theatre, Methuen Road | 373 yd | |
| Maeme's Burnt Oak | 157 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 508 yd | |
| MICI LA MARIN & MURAT | 195A Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 508 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 147 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 223 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 604 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 858 yd | |
| The 19 Club | 19 North Parade, Mollison Way | 865 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Kebab House Ltd | 291 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 318 yd | |
| Lin Chi | 185 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 508 yd | |
| Chicken City | 189 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 508 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 159 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 508 yd | |
| Edgware Kebab House | 4 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 564 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 153 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 600 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 857 yd | |
| Class Food Centre | 97-99 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 866 yd | |
| LA DANI SUPERMARKET | 6-7 North Parade, Mollison Way | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 316 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Stag Lane Junior School STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL STAG LANE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLIER DRIVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Minotaur Gym (Closed) Watling Avenue | health and fitness suite | 927 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.