Fairmead Crescent is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8YP 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 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, HA8 8YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8YL, HA8 8YS, HA8 8YN, HA8 8YG, HA8 8YF, HA8 9TB, HA8 8UJ, HA8 8YW, HA8 9TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 8YP 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 | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 36.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 50.7% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 51.6% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 31.3% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 19.1% | 20.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 41% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.9% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 17.5% | 13.1% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 55.8% | 52.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 71.7% | 63.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 63.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 25.5% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 1.3% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 16.3% | 0.5% | 15.8% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairmead Crescent was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairmead Crescent has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Edgware and the 435th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2025-03-24 | £667,848 |
| 118 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-12 | £516,028 |
| 116 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-03-30 | £649,783 |
| 104 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-12-06 | £517,891 |
| 128 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £17,395 | 2019-07-30 | £18,112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre The Fairway , NW7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Primary School Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtland School Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG | 4out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,609 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 | 1,642 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 | 5,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 449 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 477 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Northway Circus, London | 744 yd | |
| Du Broz Cafe | 661 Watford Way | 817 yd | |
| Boobas | 151 Hale Lane, Edgware | 899 yd | |
| Benso Cafe | 145 Deans Lane, Edgware | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Badger | 128 Hale Lane, Edgware | 847 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 1,005 yd | |
| Mill Hill Golf Club | Mill Hill Golf Club, 100 Barnet Way, London | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes By Aida | 48 Glengall Road, Edgware | 428 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Broadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware | 497 yd | |
| Base Pizza | 66 Edgware Way, Edgware | 835 yd | |
| Tang's Takeaway | 649 Watford Way, London | 840 yd | |
| Pizza Nero | 649 Watford Way, London | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Sparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware | 536 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway School (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Northway Primary School THE FAIRWAY | swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Fairway Primary School (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Broadfields Primary School ROSEBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Courtland School COURTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Mill Hill Golf Club BARNET WAY | golf | 1,050 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.