Postcode HA8 5AW is located in a major urban area, within the Edgware ward of Harrow in the London region, and forms part of the Edgware West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgware West is £67,640 per year. The nearest station is Edgware, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chandos Recreation Ground.
Edgware West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Edgware West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Edgware West is £67,640 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from HA8 5AW.
Edgware West near HA8 5AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgware located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Edgware | Northern | Walking directions to Edgware |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Burnt Oak | Northern | Walking directions to Burnt Oak |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Canons Park | Jubilee | Walking directions to Canons Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chandos Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Chandos Recreation Ground |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £529,500 (about £576 per square foot) in Edgware area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £565,000 | £582 |
| Terraced | 17 | £520,000 | £562 |
| Detached | 1 | £517,500 | £650 |
| Flats | 8 | £301,000 | £557 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,600 | £478,750 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £513,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | £332,500 | £509,500 | £453,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £488,500 | £427,750 |
| 2020 | £319,000 | £520,000 | £486,500 |
| 2021 | £328,000 | £532,500 | £497,500 |
| 2022 | £317,500 | £560,000 | £570,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £539,225 | £550,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £546,000 | £558,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £565,000 | £525,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £575,000 | £472,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £476 | £521 | £482 |
| 2017 | £478 | £513 | £523 |
| 2018 | £498 | £502 | £512 |
| 2019 | £521 | £513 | £493 |
| 2020 | £517 | £517 | £541 |
| 2021 | £498 | £536 | £556 |
| 2022 | £485 | £582 | £555 |
| 2023 | £503 | £580 | £554 |
| 2024 | £502 | £600 | £544 |
| 2025 | £552 | £557 | £621 |
| 2026 | £455 | £576 | £516 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 5AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 8, Brooklands Court, 415, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 5FD | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 6, Camrose Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £432,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 6, Camrose Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £432,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Flat 20, Clarinet Court, 19, Symphony Close, Edgware, HA8 0EH | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Flat 39, Clarinet Court, 19, Symphony Close, Edgware, HA8 0EH | Flats | Leasehold | £282,500 |
In the HA8 5AW postcode area, located within Edgware West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 51-55 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Burnt Oak Broadway, Harrow, HA8 5EJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 102 - 106 Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Elite Food and Wine | High Street, Barnet, HA8 7TT | Walking directions to Elite Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Harrow district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HA8 5AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Blackman
Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026
Paresh Chudasama
Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026
Yogesh Ratilal Teli
Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026
Bob Blackman
Harrow East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HA8 5AW records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around HA8 5AW in Edgware West is £529,500 (about £576 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to HA8 5AW, including Northgate School (Outstanding), The Northgate School and Edgware Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA8 5AW is Edgware in TfL zone 5, about 847 m away, serving the Northern line.
HA8 5AW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Harrow East covering HA8 5AW is Bob Blackman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nicola Blackman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Paresh Chudasama (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yogesh Ratilal Teli (Conservative and Unionist Party).