Edgwarebury Lane is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8LU 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 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, HA8 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8LX, HA8 8DT, HA8 8LS, HA8 8LZ, HA8 8HG, HA8 8DR, HA8 8JF, HA8 8LR, HA8 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 22.4% | 25.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 60.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 59.5% | 54.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 32.1% | 8.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11.2% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 54.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 70.1% | 59.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 71.8% | 71% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 70.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 22.8% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 1.4% | -20.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 8.7% | 46.2% | -37.5% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 54.4% | 0.5% | 53.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgwarebury Lane was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edgwarebury Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Edgware and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2025-08-26 | £896,917 |
| 77 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2021-06-30 | £946,508 |
| 75 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2015-09-18 | £937,781 |
| 69 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2003-04-11 | £1,180,513 |
| 71 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £162,500 | 1995-12-20 | £1,040,909 |
HA8 8LU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 8LU 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Junior School Broadfields Avenue , HA8 8TN | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,131 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,698 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 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,112 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 | 5,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware 45-47 Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 662 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fratelli Caffe | 290 Hale Lane, Edgware | 351 yd | |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 369 yd | |
| Met Su Yan | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Garden | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 369 yd | |
| Eli's Pizza | 7 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 825 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 393 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 169 Station Road, Edgware | 441 yd | |
| The Green Man | 214 Station Road, Edgware | 543 yd | |
| Curry Centre | The Quadrant, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware | 736 yd | |
| China Palace | 136 Station Road, Edgware | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 296 Hale Lane, Edgware | 344 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 723 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 723 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| London Academy SPUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.