Dorset Drive is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 7NT 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 Dorset Drive, Edgware, HA8 7NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 7NS, HA8 6PY, HA8 6PZ, HA8 6PX, HA8 6QA, HA8 6NU, HA8 6NT, HA8 6PD, HA8 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 7NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.7% | 48.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.8% 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 | 25.3% | 22.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 68.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 60.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 25.5% | 33.3% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 30.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 55.5% | 41.9% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 11.7% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 63.2% | 58% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 18% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 57.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 39.3% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 29.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 1.9% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 11.7% | 46.2% | -34.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 22.7% | 1.7% | 21.0% |
| Jewish | 32.8% | 0.5% | 32.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Drive was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Dorset Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 149th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Dorset Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2023-08-22 | £2,247,580 |
| 11 Dorset Drive, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2023-08-21 | £1,991,684 |
| 6 Dorset Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,500 | 2023-02-15 | £1,133,064 |
| 45 Dorset Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,229,000 | 2020-09-30 | £1,430,948 |
| 39 Dorset Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,363,500 | 2019-02-08 | £1,643,490 |
HA8 7NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% 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.
HA8 7NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 4,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edgware School Green Lane , HA8 8BT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 5,085 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 | 1,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,061 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 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,479 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 | 5,096 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 | 5,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 62 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 681 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 726 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Deli Cafe | 9 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 339 yd | |
| Trilogy | 6-8 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 342 yd | |
| Spesso Wood Fired Pizza | 5 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 349 yd | |
| Zan Zi Bar | Zanzibar Public House, 113 High Street | 365 yd | |
| Pyramid | 117 High Street, Edgware | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 369 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capriccio | 5 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 349 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 71 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 363 yd | |
| Spice Delight Sweets and Snacks Ltd | 81 High Street, Edgware | 365 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 1A Buckingham Road, Edgware | 407 yd | |
| Edgware Kebab House | 4 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 551 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 734 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 734 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Camrose Primary School ST. DAVIDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 918 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.