Hale Lane is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 9QF is located in the Edgware electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hale Lane, Edgware, HA8 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 9QY, HA8 9QZ, HA8 9PX, HA8 9RD, HA8 9TU, HA8 9QS, HA8 9LS, HA8 9LU, HA8 9TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA8 9QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 30.5% | 25% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 55.5% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.7% | 19.5% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 40.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 7% | -6.8% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 63.1% | 52.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 13.6% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 71.3% | 60.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 17.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 60.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 23.4% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 4.7% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 36.1% | 0.5% | 35.6% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hale Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Edgware average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £707,000 | 2025-03-26 | £704,729 |
| 221 Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-02-11 | £725,178 |
| 231 Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2017-07-19 | £1,085,393 |
| 225 Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2015-10-15 | £734,242 |
| 227 Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2015-10-08 | £761,836 |
HA8 9QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9QF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Infant School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,222 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 | 1,570 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 | 4,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar of Edgware Mowbray Road , HA8 8JL | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boobas | 151 Hale Lane, Edgware | 478 yd | |
| Benso Cafe | 145 Deans Lane, Edgware | 526 yd | |
| Kenya Kitchen | 135 Deans Lane, Edgware | 526 yd | |
| 3 Fratelli Caffe | 290 Hale Lane, Edgware | 591 yd | |
| Tov Falafel | 293 Hale Lane, Edgware | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Badger | 128 Hale Lane, Edgware | 473 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Tandoori | 153 Hale Lane, Edgware | 478 yd | |
| King Neptune | 131 Deans Lane, Edgware | 526 yd | |
| Mr Wings | 139 Deans Lane, Edgware | 526 yd | |
| Mill Hill Kebab House | 131 Hale Lane, Edgware | 562 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 169 Station Road, Edgware | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 296 Hale Lane, Edgware | 603 yd | |
| Express Food & Wine | 135 Station Road, Edgware | 855 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 898 yd | |
| Poundland | Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Station Road, Edgware | 898 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre 2 | 128 Station Road, Edgware | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Edgware) CENTURION HOUSE CENTURION HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 994 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.