Whitchurch Lane is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 6NL 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 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 6JX, HA8 7HE, HA8 6JZ, HA8 7DD, HA8 7DB, HA8 6LH, HA8 7HF, HA8 7AB, HA8 7EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 6NL, 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 6NL, 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 6NL 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 Whitchurch Lane was 160.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.2% higher than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitchurch Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 72nd highest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lanson House Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-02-28 | £109,912 |
| 21 Lanson House Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-02-28 | £109,912 |
HA8 6NL 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 Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,214 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,745 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 | 4,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 9 Lanson House, Whitchurch Lane | 9 yd | |
| B & K Salt Beef Bar | 11 Lanson House, Whitchurch Lane | 20 yd | |
| Aviv Restaurant | 87 High Street, Edgware | 31 yd | |
| Casa Bucovo | 4 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 42 yd | |
| Yum Yum's Cafe | Boot Parade, High Street, Edgware | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 97 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 200 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Boot Parade, High Street, Edgware | 64 yd | |
| Spice Delight Sweets and Snacks Ltd | 81 High Street, Edgware | 109 yd | |
| Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo | 72 High Street, Edgware | 119 yd | |
| Hot Slice Pizza & Pasta | 60 High Street, Edgware | 119 yd | |
| Kurk Grilled Chicken | 64 High Street, Edgware | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 140 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 400 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 400 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 868 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 970 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.