Ranelagh Close is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8HL is located in the Edgware electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ranelagh Close, Edgware, HA8 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8HN, HA8 8HW, HA8 8HJ, HA8 8JZ, HA8 8JT, HA8 8HS, HA8 8HQ, HA8 8BF, HA8 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 8HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 25.2% | 29.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 56% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 46.3% | 48.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 53.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 61% | 50.5% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 66.1% | 58.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 10% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 16% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 58.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 28.2% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 1.8% | -24.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 38.5% | 0.5% | 38.0% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranelagh Close was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranelagh Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Edgware and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 Ranelagh Close, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-05-08 | £928,069 |
| 5 Ranelagh Close, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2022-05-16 | £463,576 |
| 5 Ranelagh Close, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-03-22 | £485,908 |
| 8 Ranelagh Close, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-09-30 | £504,334 |
| 10 Ranelagh Close, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2011-09-09 | £1,045,179 |
HA8 8HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8HL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 8HL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Primary School Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Primary School Pangbourne Drive , HA7 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,446 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 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| North London Collegiate School Canons , Canons Drive HA8 7RJ | - not rated | 1,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fratelli Caffe | 290 Hale Lane, Edgware | 739 yd | |
| Eli's Pizza | 7 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 756 yd | |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 760 yd | |
| Met Su Yan | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 760 yd | |
| Pizza Garden | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 362 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 169 Station Road, Edgware | 828 yd | |
| The Green Man | 214 Station Road, Edgware | 931 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Broadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware | 977 yd | |
| Cakes By Aida | 48 Glengall Road, Edgware | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 296 Hale Lane, Edgware | 733 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Sparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware | 945 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 984 yd | |
| Cannon Mini Market ltd | 7 Canons Corner, Edgware | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| London Academy SPUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Edgwarebury Park Edgwarebury Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Broadfields Primary School ROSEBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.