Dukes Avenue is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 7RX 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 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, HA8 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 7RZ, HA8 7QU, HA8 7RT, HA8 7RU, HA8 7QY, HA8 7RD, HA8 7RF, HA8 7QT, HA8 7SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 7RX, 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 7RX 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 7RX 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 Dukes Avenue was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dukes Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 145th lowest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2024-05-03 | £1,429,153 |
| 4 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2021-04-16 | £1,231,678 |
| 24 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2014-07-14 | £1,309,621 |
| 12 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2013-11-27 | £1,353,464 |
| 6 Dukes Avenue, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2013-03-18 | £1,676,138 |
HA8 7RX 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 7RX 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 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,067 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 | 4,761 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 | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 3,840 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 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 880 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 700 yd | |
| Pyramid | 117 High Street, Edgware | 700 yd | |
| Himalayan Spices | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 700 yd | |
| Egg O Licious | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 700 yd | |
| Mamas | 94 High Street, Edgware | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 647 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Delight Sweets and Snacks Ltd | 81 High Street, Edgware | 700 yd | |
| Capriccio | 5 Whitchurch Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 779 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 71 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware | 783 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Boot Parade, High Street, Edgware | 796 yd | |
| Edgware Kebab House | 4 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Mini Market ltd | 7 Canons Corner, Edgware | 901 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 902 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 906 yd | |
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| London Academy SPUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 966 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.