Fairfield Crescent is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 9AF is located in the Burnt Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, HA8 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 9AH, HA8 9AG, HA8 9AQ, HA8 9JQ, HA8 9BJ, HA8 9AD, HA8 9AB, HA8 9AJ, HA8 9JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 9AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 33.8% | 31.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 54.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.6% | 52.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.8% | 21% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 38.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 16.8% | 4.8% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 15.3% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 42.6% | 34.8% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 37.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.4% | 37.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 36.5% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 26.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.6% | 5% | -27.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 11.9% | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Crescent was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% higher than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Crescent has the 29th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 268th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-21 | £540,795 |
| 25 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-09-11 | £832,446 |
| 41 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-08-24 | £584,506 |
| 75 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-09-02 | £506,082 |
| 81 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-04-20 | £753,361 |
HA8 9AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
HA8 9AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 9AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 2,872 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 | 1,989 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 | 4,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 501 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk & Eat Cafe | Edgware Bus Depot, Approach Road, Edgware | 289 yd | |
| Xcelerate Gym Edgware | Unit 1 Brooklands Court, 415 Burnt Oak Broadway | 416 yd | |
| Mozzafellas | 70 High Street, Edgware | 544 yd | |
| Mascalzone | 118 Station Road, Edgware | 551 yd | |
| Little Resham | 32 Station Road, Edgware | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 499 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 585 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 785 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo | 72 High Street, Edgware | 544 yd | |
| Hot Slice Pizza & Pasta | 60 High Street, Edgware | 544 yd | |
| Kurk Grilled Chicken | 64 High Street, Edgware | 544 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chicken | 62 High Street, Edgware | 544 yd | |
| China Palace | 136 Station Road, Edgware | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 550 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 550 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 554 yd | |
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 556 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 978 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.