Handel Way is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 6LF 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 Handel Way, Edgware, HA8 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 6LG, HA8 7EB, HA8 7UU, HA8 6JW, HA8 5FH, HA8 6LD, HA8 5FJ, HA8 7DD, HA8 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 6LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 45.2% | 52% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 33.6% | 42.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 52.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 26% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
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.
In the area around HA8 6LF this area, 35.3% 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 | 23.2% | 35.3% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 29.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 16.7% | 4.2% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 40% 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 | 39.3% | 40% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| European Union | 19.1% | 26.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.7% 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 | 37% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 29.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.7% | 15.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 20% | 6.4% | -13.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 8.5% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.1% | 76.7% | -31.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 20.2% | 0.9% | 19.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Jewish | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handel Way was 181.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.7% higher than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handel Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 62nd highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Handel Way, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2021-11-25 | £32,475 |
| 11 Handel Way, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-10-29 | £845,199 |
| 35 Handel Way, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-01-08 | £300,022 |
| 67 Handel Way, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,333 | 2019-08-22 | £388,908 |
| 1 Handel Way, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2014-09-22 | £635,289 |
HA8 6LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 803 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 | 3,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edgware School Green Lane , HA8 8BT | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,029 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 | 5,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,523 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 | 1,855 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 | 4,562 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 | 4,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 321 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 570 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 697 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud7 | 7 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 126 yd | |
| Okawari Hour Ltd | 63-67 High Street, Edgware | 143 yd | |
| The Spice Box | 10-11 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 173 yd | |
| Casa Bucovo | 4 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 185 yd | |
| Mozzafellas | 70 High Street, Edgware | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 143 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 407 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Kebab House | 4 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 126 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Edgware | 8 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 126 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 71 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 177 yd | |
| Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo | 72 High Street, Edgware | 191 yd | |
| Hot Slice Pizza & Pasta | 60 High Street, Edgware | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 123 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 553 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 553 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 661 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 890 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.