Bushfield Crescent is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8XG 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 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, HA8 8XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8AR, HA8 8AS, HA8 8XH, HA8 8XF, HA8 8XB, HA8 8TA, HA8 8AT, HA8 8LB, HA8 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 8XG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 51.1% | 52.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 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 | 22.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 7.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.8% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 64% | 62.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 67.6% | 63.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 63.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 22.9% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3.6% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 3% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 22.7% | 0.5% | 22.2% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushfield Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Edgware average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2022-09-09 | £402,998 |
| 5 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £479,950 | 2021-03-08 | £511,251 |
| 13 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2020-12-04 | £541,467 |
| 23 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-09-04 | £414,638 |
| 21 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2016-08-16 | £510,765 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Primary School Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre The Fairway , NW7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtland School Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 3,810 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 | 3,624 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 | 1,529 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 | 298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 2,114 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 | 246 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama @Ramada Hotel | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 496 yd | |
| Burger King | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | Broadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware | 261 yd | |
| Cakes By Aida | 48 Glengall Road, Edgware | 278 yd | |
| Subway | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 496 yd | |
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Sparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware | 277 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfields Primary School ROSEBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Northway School (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Northway Primary School THE FAIRWAY | swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Fairway Primary School (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 909 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.