Canons Drive is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 7QY 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 Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 7QX, HA8 7QU, HA8 7QT, HA8 7RX, HA8 7RD, HA8 7QZ, HA8 7RB, HA8 7RT, HA8 7RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 7QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 50.1% | 54% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 46% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 7QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.1% 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 | 25.8% | 19.7% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 72.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 27.9% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 55.5% | 60.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around HA8 7QY this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 8.3% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 68.1% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 16.9% | 24.9% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 21.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 68% | 52.4% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 10.6% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 70.3% | 65.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 18.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 65% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 31.6% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 0.9% | -26.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 11.7% | 46.2% | -34.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 17.2% | 1.7% | 15.5% |
| Jewish | 44.4% | 0.5% | 43.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canons Drive was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Canons Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 217th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Canons Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2021-06-01 | £1,909,606 |
| 48 Canons Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2016-07-21 | £1,606,603 |
| 52 Canons Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2014-01-31 | £2,066,184 |
| 40 Canons Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2010-11-17 | £1,517,089 |
| 46 Canons Drive, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2008-05-16 | £2,535,413 |
HA8 7QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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 7QY 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 | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 73 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 1,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 1,577 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 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,303 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 | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zan Zi Bar | Zanzibar Public House, 113 High Street | 626 yd | |
| Pyramid | 117 High Street, Edgware | 626 yd | |
| Himalayan Spices | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 626 yd | |
| Egg O Licious | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 626 yd | |
| Mamas | 94 High Street, Edgware | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 588 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Delight Sweets and Snacks Ltd | 81 High Street, Edgware | 626 yd | |
| Capriccio | 5 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 668 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 71 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 678 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 1A Buckingham Road, Edgware | 717 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Boot Parade, High Street, Edgware | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 848 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 857 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 889 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 926 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.