Chandos Crescent is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 6HH 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 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, HA8 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 6LZ, HA8 6LY, HA8 6HL, HA8 6HJ, HA8 6QP, HA8 6EZ, HA8 6QN, HA8 6JW, HA8 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 6HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 43.3% | 43.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 48.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.4% | 22% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 32.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.2% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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 | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| Black African | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 36.6% | 31% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
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 | 47.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 23.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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. 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 | 47.4% | 44.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 37.2% | 31.0% | 9.8% | 27.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 2.2% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 13% | 0.9% | 12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chandos Crescent was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Chandos Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Edgware and the 209th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-04-03 | £579,273 |
| 23 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-04-30 | £639,275 |
| 37 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2015-09-04 | £533,538 |
| 19 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-10-15 | £435,747 |
| 5 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2006-10-20 | £542,741 |
HA8 6HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 6HH 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 2,073 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 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,430 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 | 4,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 497 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 982 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Musicals | Flash Musical Theatre, Methuen Road | 163 yd | |
| Lisbon Deli Cafe | 9 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 205 yd | |
| Trilogy | 6-8 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 207 yd | |
| Spesso Wood Fired Pizza | 5 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 209 yd | |
| Cloud7 | 7 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 398 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 568 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 690 yd | |
| Barnet Football Club | Prince Edwards Playing Fields, Camrose Avenue | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 1A Buckingham Road, Edgware | 97 yd | |
| Capriccio | 5 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 209 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 71 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 250 yd | |
| Edgware Kebab House | 4 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 270 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Edgware | 8 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 393 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 808 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 808 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 546 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 787 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.