Fairfield Crescent is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 9AH 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 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 9AG, HA8 9AF, HA8 9AQ, HA8 9AJ, HA8 9AL, HA8 9AB, HA8 9JQ, HA8 9AE, HA8 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 9AH 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 9AH 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 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Crescent has the 32nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 352nd highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2025-03-03 | £320,971 |
| 52 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2023-07-31 | £353,881 |
| 36B Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-02-06 | £312,467 |
| 16 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-08-14 | £566,319 |
| 52 Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2020-05-07 | £183,301 |
HA8 9AH 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 9AH 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 9AH 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 Junior School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Primary School Heming Road , HA8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Park School Pavilion Way , Burnt Oak HA8 9YA | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edgware School Green Lane , HA8 8BT | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 5,082 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 | 2,037 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 | 4,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 305 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 482 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 564 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 224 yd | |
| Xcelerate Gym Edgware | Unit 1 Brooklands Court, 415 Burnt Oak Broadway | 405 yd | |
| Mascalzone | 118 Station Road, Edgware | 480 yd | |
| Mozzafellas | 70 High Street, Edgware | 483 yd | |
| Little Resham | 32 Station Road, Edgware | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 522 yd | |
| The VIP Lounge | 47A High Street, Edgware | 526 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | The Three Wishes, 122 High Street, Edgware | 716 yd | |
| Blarneys Free House | 128 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo | 72 High Street, Edgware | 483 yd | |
| Hot Slice Pizza & Pasta | 60 High Street, Edgware | 483 yd | |
| Kurk Grilled Chicken | 64 High Street, Edgware | 483 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chicken | 62 High Street, Edgware | 483 yd | |
| China Palace | 136 Station Road, Edgware | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 480 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 480 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 482 yd | |
| Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware | 500 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| White Lion Ground (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Chandos Recreation Ground CAMROSE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| William Ellis Sports Ground Camrose Avenue | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL KRISNA AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 978 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.