Walter Walk is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 9ES 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 Walter Walk, Edgware, HA8 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 9EN, HA8 9ER, HA8 9EL, HA8 9EW, HA8 9JR, HA8 9JS, HA8 9BS, HA8 9EJ, HA8 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA8 9ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 55.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA8 9ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 45.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 42.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 26.4% | 18.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 34.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.4% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 47.6% | 41.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 63.1% | 52.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 17% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 52.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 38.2% | 36.1% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 0.6% | -24.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 24.6% | 6.5% | 18.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walter Walk was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walter Walk has the 38th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Walter Walk, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-03 | £450,486 |
| 2 Walter Walk, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-02-26 | £434,042 |
| 38 Walter Walk, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-07 | £390,515 |
| 24 Walter Walk, Edgware, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-30 | £332,281 |
| 28 Walter Walk, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-04-06 | £417,009 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA8 9ES 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Infant School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School 2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edgware School Green Lane , HA8 8BT | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,433 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 | 3,636 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 | 3,636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 899 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 985 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College Jack Block House, Rectory Lane , HA8 7LF | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bee Cafe | 227 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 446 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish And Kebabs | 229 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 446 yd | |
| Benso Cafe | 145 Deans Lane, Edgware | 707 yd | |
| Kenya Kitchen | 135 Deans Lane, Edgware | 707 yd | |
| Boobas | 151 Hale Lane, Edgware | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 754 yd | |
| The Jolly Badger | 128 Hale Lane, Edgware | 808 yd | |
| Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club | Ex Servicemans Club, 303 Burnt Oak Broadway | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Bang Chicken | 215 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 367 yd | |
| Taste Of Raj | 221 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 446 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 223 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 446 yd | |
| King Neptune | 131 Deans Lane, Edgware | 707 yd | |
| Mr Wings | 139 Deans Lane, Edgware | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 941 yd | |
| Oheneba Groceries | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 963 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 1,017 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 1,017 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Edgware Primary School HEMING ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Intensity Gym Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Body Talk (Closed) Burnt Oak Broadway | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.