Howberry Road is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 6TB is located in the Canons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrow East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howberry Road, Edgware, HA8 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 6SY, HA8 6SX, HA8 6SD, HA8 6TA, HA8 6TD, HA8 6TL, HA8 6TH, HA8 6SE, HA8 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 6TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 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 vicinity of HA8 6TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 26.2% | 26.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 63.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42% | 52.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 32.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 49.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 16.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 50.9% | 49.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 46.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 32.7% | 27.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 53.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 53.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 27.6% | 24.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 53.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 36.2% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 38.7% | 1.7% | -37.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 34.3% | 1.7% | 32.6% |
| Jewish | 12.2% | 0.5% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 10.5% | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howberry Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howberry Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 286th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67A Howberry Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2020-10-09 | £922,433 |
| 67A Howberry Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £732,000 | 2019-08-02 | £895,361 |
| 65 Howberry Road, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2013-09-26 | £864,645 |
| 57 Howberry Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2005-12-15 | £867,584 |
| 57 Howberry Road, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2000-07-10 | £814,711 |
HA8 6TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
HA8 6TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanburn Primary School Abercorn Road , HA7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 785 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 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canons Cafe | 5 Station Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 480 yd | |
| Canons Tandoori Restaurant | 7 Station Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 480 yd | |
| Melissa Restaurant | 2 Station Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 480 yd | |
| Moranos | 12 Station Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 482 yd | |
| LAHORE LOUNGE | 855 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends Cafe | Canons Park Recreation Ground, Donnefield Avenue | 491 yd | |
| Buns & Shakes | Unit 3, Howard Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Avanti House Secondary School WEMBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Whitchurch Playing Fields ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| The American School (London) AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE AMERICAN SPORTS LEAGUE HONEYPOT LANE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Stanmore College ELM PARK | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Stanburn Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.