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Fairmead Crescent is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 8YR 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 8YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HA8 8YW, HA8 8YJ, HA8 8YQ, HA8 8YN, HA8 9TB, HA8 8YH, HA8 8YP, NW7 3HH, NW7 3HB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 8YR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%51.7%1.3% 51.0% 0.7%
Male49.6%48.3%-1.3% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39%36.8%-2.2% 37.9% -1.1%
Married: Opposite sex44.1%50.7%6.6% 44.2% 6.5%
Separated3.7%2.1%-1.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced8.5%7.1%-1.4% 9.1% -2.0%
Widowed4.8%3.2%-1.6% 6.1% -2.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%51.6%9.3% 48.4% 3.2%
Good health42.6%31.3%-11.3% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health9.7%12.3%2.6% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health4%2.9%-1.1% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health1.3%1.9%0.6% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.1%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 Levels11.8%9%-2.8% 13.4% -4.4%
Apprenticeship2.6%3.2%0.6% 5.3% -2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%14.7%4.0% 16.9% -2.2%
Degree or Similar29.4%41%11.6% 33.8% 7.2%
Other13.2%2.9%-10.3% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0%-1.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.6%2.7%1.1% 0.7% 2.0%
Indian7%7.8%0.8% 3.1% 4.7%
Pakistani2.7%1.9%-0.8% 2.7% -0.8%
Other Asian3%6.4%3.4% 1.6% 4.8%
Black African17.5%13.1%-4.4% 2.5% 10.6%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian3.5%1.3%-2.2% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African1.9%1.9%0.0% 0.4% 1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other1.1%3.5%2.4% 0.8% 2.7%
White55.8%52.8%-3.0% 81.4% -28.6%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other4.3%7.5%3.2% 1.6% 5.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7%63.8%-7.9% 83.2% -19.4%
European Union7.8%12.1%4.3% 6.1% 6.0%
Rest of Europe1.3%1.1%-0.2% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa8.4%8.8%0.4% 2.7% 6.1%
Middle East and Asia10%13.9%3.9% 5.6% 8.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0.3%-0.2% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK70.1%63.8%-6.3% 83.2% -19.4%
10+ Years0.8%25.5%24.7% 9.8% 15.7%
5-10 Years5.1%7.5%2.4% 2.9% 4.6%
2-5 Years7.3%1.9%-5.4% 2.2% -0.3%
Less than 2 years16.7%1.3%-15.4% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.6% 76.7% -5.1%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland5.6% 1.3% 4.3%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries1.9% 1.5% 0.4%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held7% 13.5% -6.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.3% 37.2% -20.9%
Christian42.2% 46.2% -4.0%
Buddhist2.4% 0.5% 1.9%
Hindu5.9% 1.7% 4.2%
Jewish16.3% 0.5% 15.8%
Muslim9.1% 6.5% 2.6%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Fairmead Crescent Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,400
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HA8 8YR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairmead Crescent are based on 178 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, HA8 8YR

Estimated Average Property Prices for HA8 8YR

Average Price
£543,880
Semi-Detached
£544,888
Terraced
£540,520
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairmead Crescent

Average Price
£495,797
Semi-Detached
£515,477
Terraced
£508,845
Detached
£624,329
Flats/Maisonettes
£296,216
Other
£18,112

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairmead CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
137 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£545,0002025-03-31 £543,249
107 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002024-07-26 £498,579
135 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£550,0002022-06-22 £520,376
107 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£450,0002021-02-12 £479,897
133 Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002018-04-11 £575,029
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HA8 8YR

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee84
Retired36
Part-Time Employee32
Self-Employed31
Long-Term Sick or disabled26
Looking after home or family20
Student (economically inactive)15
Other14
Unemployed11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Human health and social work activities21
Education19
Construction17
Other15
Administrative and support service activities14
Transport and storage11
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Information and communication8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Financial and insurance activities6
Manufacturing4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Glengall Road , HA8 8TE
3out of 4 477 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre
The Fairway , NW7 3HS
3out of 4 599 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadfields Primary School
Roseberry Drive , HA8 8JP
3out of 4 818 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Courtland School
Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG
4out of 4 922 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beit Shvidler Primary School
261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX
3out of 4 1,101 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,343 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Copthall School
Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP
3out of 4 3,192 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saracens High School
Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN
- not rated 3,363 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yavneh College
Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL
4out of 4 3,454 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE
3out of 4 3,531 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 3,810 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 1,803 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 5,095 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northway School
The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS
4out of 4 490 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision
Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE
- not rated 500 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holland House School
1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP
- not rated 855 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch
296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP
- not rated 1,398 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
St Martin's School
22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG
- not rated 1,766 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Yakov's Kitchen9 Glengall Road, Edgware504 yd
KFCKFC, Northway Circus, London692 yd
Du Broz Cafe661 Watford Way809 yd
Coco Di Mama @Ramada HotelLondon Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London881 yd
Burger KingLondon Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London881 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mill Hill Golf ClubMill Hill Golf Club, 100 Barnet Way, London841 yd
The Jolly Badger128 Hale Lane, Edgware999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cakes By Aida48 Glengall Road, Edgware466 yd
Peking ChefBroadfields Parade, Glengall Road, Edgware532 yd
Tang's Takeaway649 Watford Way, London824 yd
Pizza Nero649 Watford Way, London824 yd
SubwayLondon Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London881 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco ExpressSparrow House, 5 Glengall Road, Edgware578 yd
WaitroseLondon Gateway Service Area, M1 London Gateway Services Junction 3 From Junction 2 Off Slip, London881 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Northway School (Closed)
The Fairway
grass pitches454 yd
Northway Primary School
THE FAIRWAY
swimming pool548 yd
Fairway Primary School (Closed)
The Fairway
grass pitches548 yd
Mill Hill Golf Club
BARNET WAY
golf836 yd
Courtland School
COURTLAND AVENUE
grass pitches836 yd
Broadfields Primary School
ROSEBERRY DRIVE
grass pitches955 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed49 Mbit/s
Average download speed109.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.