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HA8 5HA

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Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 5HA 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 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 Burnt Oak, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Silk Stream Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Edgware West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Edgware West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Edgware West is £67,640 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from HA8 5HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgware West near HA8 5HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Burnt Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 5HA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Burnt Oak

Northern

Walking directions to Burnt Oak
0.9 mi

4

Queensbury

Jubilee

Walking directions to Queensbury
0.9 mi

4

Colindale

Northern

Walking directions to Colindale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 5HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSilk Stream ParkMediumWalking directions to Silk Stream Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
9,702.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.25(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.67(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.67(+104%)
Burglary
10.5(+92%)
Vehicle crime
10.5(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
119
28.07%
Indian
73
17.22%
British
58
13.68%
Other Asian
34
8.02%
African
23
5.42%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
95
28.7%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
59.85%
Owns outright
32
23.36%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Other social rented
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Edgware

Median price£529,500
Price per sq ft£576
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£454K – £580K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgware over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached22£565,000£582
Terraced17£520,000£562
Detached1£517,500£650
Flats8£301,000£557

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgware

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgware.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgware.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgware.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgware.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edgware in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 5HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 5HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 2026Flat 2, 17, Argyll Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5HBFlatsLeasehold£425,000
12 Sept 202511, Oakleigh Avenue, Edgware, HA8 5DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£605,000
14 Mar 202517, Oakleigh Avenue, Edgware, HA8 5DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£705,000
16 Jan 202610A, Stag Lane, Edgware, HA8 5JYFlatsLeasehold£190,000
06 Oct 202519A, Stag Lane, Edgware, HA8 5LEFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the HA8 5HA postcode area, located within Edgware West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 5HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryShalom Noam Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBarnfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableNorthgate SchoolPupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 5HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 5HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood 4 LessMarket Lane, Barnet, HA8 0LWWalking directions to Food 4 Less
0.1 miIcelandBurnt Oak Broadway, Harrow, HA8 5EJWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miOcean GroceriesWatling Avenue, Barnet, HA8 0LRWalking directions to Ocean Groceries
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalBurnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0BEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBijal Food CentreGaskarth Road, Barnet, HA8 0LTWalking directions to Bijal Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Harrow district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,185
Band H£5,022

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HA8 5HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Blackman

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Paresh Chudasama

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Yogesh Ratilal Teli

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bob Blackman

Harrow East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHarrowE09000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarrow EastE14001270
WardEdgwareE05013545
ParishHarrow, unparished areaE43000205
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edgware WestE02000439
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrow 007EE01002123
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 5HA

Is HA8 5HA (Edgware West) safe?

The area around HA8 5HA records about 88 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.

What is the average house price near HA8 5HA?

The median sale price around HA8 5HA in Edgware West is £529,500 (about £576 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA8 5HA?

There are 20 schools close to HA8 5HA, including Shalom Noam Primary School (Good), Barnfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Northgate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 5HA?

The closest station to HA8 5HA is Burnt Oak in TfL zone 4, about 381 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 5HA?

HA8 5HA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,586 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA8 5HA (Edgware West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harrow East covering HA8 5HA 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).