Harrowes Meade is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8RS 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 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, HA8 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8SA, HA8 8SB, HA8 8RP, HA8 8RJ, HA8 8RN, HA8 8RH, HA8 8QE, HA8 8RW, HA8 8TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8RS 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 | 28% | 27.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 60.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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% | 54.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 48.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.4% | 59.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 62.9% | 65.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 65.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 24.4% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 2% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.5% | 37.2% | -31.7% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 45.8% | 0.5% | 45.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrowes Meade was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrowes Meade has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Edgware and the 498th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-10-22 | £782,669 |
| 75 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-08-07 | £700,394 |
| 77 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2022-11-18 | £878,039 |
| 65 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-12-22 | £854,801 |
| 67 Harrowes Meade, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2021-10-27 | £977,757 |
HA8 8RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfields Primary School Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre The Fairway , NW7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtland School Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,118 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 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakov's Kitchen | 9 Glengall Road, Edgware | 441 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama @Ramada Hotel | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 906 yd | |
| Burger King | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | Broadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware | 413 yd | |
| Cakes By Aida | 48 Glengall Road, Edgware | 480 yd | |
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 681 yd | |
| Subway | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Sparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware | 368 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfields Primary School ROSEBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Edgwarebury Park Edgwarebury Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 967 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 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.