Edgwarebury Lane is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8NB is located in the Edgwarebury 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 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8JL, HA8 8JT, HA8 8JH, HA8 8ND, HA8 8QA, HA8 8NA, HA8 8JS, HA8 8PU, HA8 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 8NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.1% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 24.4% | 26.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 61.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46.7% | 53.1% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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.
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 16.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 45.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 78.5% | 60.8% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1% | 13% | 12.0% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 74.9% | 68.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 69% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 1.1% | -14.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.2% | 37.2% | -32.0% |
| Christian | 15.1% | 46.2% | -31.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 50% | 0.5% | 49.5% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgwarebury Lane was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edgwarebury Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Edgware and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2023-07-03 | £783,278 |
| 128 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-12-08 | £663,768 |
| 136 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £851,000 | 2019-09-12 | £942,583 |
| 122 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2013-01-28 | £1,244,622 |
| 136 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £634,500 | 2011-01-10 | £1,080,301 |
HA8 8NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8NB 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Infant School Hartland Drive , HA8 8RH | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Junior School Broadfields Avenue , HA8 8TN | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens Broadfields Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,125 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 | 768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 2,838 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 | 3,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 4,978 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 4,783 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 | 810 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 | 5,375 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 | 5,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashbar of Edgware 45-47 Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 60 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Additional Resource Provision Glengall Road , Edgware HA8 8TE | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 1,061 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 | 706 yd | |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 750 yd | |
| Met Su Yan | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 750 yd | |
| Pizza Garden | The Promenade, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware | 750 yd | |
| Tov Falafel | 293 Hale Lane, Edgware | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 177 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Broadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware | 795 yd | |
| Cakes By Aida | 48 Glengall Road, Edgware | 816 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 169 Station Road, Edgware | 832 yd | |
| The Green Man | 214 Station Road, Edgware | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 296 Hale Lane, Edgware | 703 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Sparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware | 767 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Edgwarebury Park Edgwarebury Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| The Edgware (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Stonegrove Park PARK GROVE | tennis courts | 864 yd |
| London Academy SPUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Broadfields Primary School ROSEBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.