Ashbrook is in Edgware and in Harrow district. HA8 7SU 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 Ashbrook, Edgware, HA8 7SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 7ST, HA8 7SX, HA8 7QR, HA8 7QS, HA8 7SY, HA8 7TY, HA8 7TW, HA8 7FP, HA8 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 7SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.6% | 54.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.6% | 33.6% | 14.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 42.9% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 36.8% | 42.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 18.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 22.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 42.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 14% | 4.5% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 66.4% | 56.6% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 60.9% | 43.7% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 20.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.7% 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 | 60.1% | 43.5% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 34.7% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 5.2% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 12.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Jewish | 23.4% | 0.5% | 22.9% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbrook was 150.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.5% higher than the Canons average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashbrook has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canons and the 89th highest crime rate of 647 local areas in Harrow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 158.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ashbrook, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-01-22 | £397,098 |
| 5 Ashbrook, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-28 | £372,666 |
| 7 Ashbrook, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-06-10 | £349,230 |
| 7 Ashbrook, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-04-20 | £324,808 |
| 4 Ashbrook, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-01-25 | £301,691 |
HA8 7SU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 7SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,062 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 | 2,754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,105 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 | 964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 2,197 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 | 4,754 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 | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,685 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 | 5,185 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 | 5,185 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 | 357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 567 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 432 yd | |
| Pyramid | 117 High Street, Edgware | 432 yd | |
| Himalayan Spices | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 432 yd | |
| Egg O Licious | 97-99 High Street, Edgware | 432 yd | |
| Mamas | 94 High Street, Edgware | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 359 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Delight Sweets and Snacks Ltd | 81 High Street, Edgware | 432 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Boot Parade, High Street, Edgware | 521 yd | |
| Curry Centre | The Quadrant, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware | 538 yd | |
| Safa Grill Chicken | 19 Station Road, Edgware | 542 yd | |
| Mooboo | 63 Station Road, Edgware | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 594 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 647 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 647 yd | |
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| North London Collegiate School CANONS CANONS CANONS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Acorn Lawn Tennis Club Donnefield Avenue | tennis courts | 828 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Arnold House School Activity Centre DONNEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Aylward Primary School (Closed) Pangbourne Drive | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.