Hale Lane is in Edgware and in Barnet district. HA8 9RX 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 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA8 9QN, HA8 9PR, HA8 9RY, HA8 9RG, HA8 9PS, HA8 9QL, HA8 9RH, HA8 9RZ, HA8 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA8 9RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 32.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.6% | 52.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 19.4% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 8.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 47.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 13% | 2.4% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 63.2% | 55.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 51.1% 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 | 58.9% | 51.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 51% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 34.5% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 3.6% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 23.1% | 0.5% | 22.6% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hale Lane was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Edgware average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hale Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Edgware and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Elmgate Court Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2021-03-19 | £312,332 |
| 3 Elmgate Court Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-07-28 | £317,622 |
| Garage At Elmgate Court Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-07-14 | £9,926 |
| 5 Elmgate Court Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-05-03 | £298,246 |
| 4 Elmgate Court Hale Lane, Edgware, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2011-02-24 | £274,909 |
HA8 9RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shvidler Primary School 261 Hale Lane , HA8 8NX | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Infant School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,603 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 | 1,938 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 | 4,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,144 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 | 1,146 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 148 yd | |
| Benso Cafe | 145 Deans Lane, Edgware | 209 yd | |
| Kenya Kitchen | 135 Deans Lane, Edgware | 209 yd | |
| Du Broz Cafe | 661 Watford Way | 646 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Northway Circus, London | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Badger | 128 Hale Lane, Edgware | 106 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 296 yd | |
| The Bridge Tavern | 9 The Broadway, London | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Tandoori | 153 Hale Lane, Edgware | 148 yd | |
| King Neptune | 131 Deans Lane, Edgware | 209 yd | |
| Mr Wings | 139 Deans Lane, Edgware | 209 yd | |
| Mill Hill Kebab House | 131 Hale Lane, Edgware | 211 yd | |
| Tang's Takeaway | 649 Watford Way, London | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 296 Hale Lane, Edgware | 981 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 3 The Broadway, London | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deansbrook Junior School DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| The Drive Tennis Club 59A 59A THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 934 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.