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HA8 5RP

Westleigh Gardens

Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 5RP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chandos Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Edgware West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Edgware West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HA8 5RP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Burnt Oak located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 5RP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Burnt Oak

Northern

Walking directions to Burnt Oak
0.6 mi

4

Queensbury

Jubilee

Walking directions to Queensbury
0.8 mi

5

Canons Park

Jubilee

Walking directions to Canons Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 5RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChandos Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Chandos Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
9,498.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.43(-24%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.9(-58%)
Burglary
12.37(+126%)
Vehicle crime
8.06(-14%)
Other theft
3.76(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
155
37.35%
Other White
110
26.51%
British
55
13.25%
Other Asian
18
4.34%
Other
16
3.86%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
39.47%
No qualifications
82
24.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.9%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
40.83%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
27.5%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 5RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 5RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202659, Westleigh Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£529,000
13 Feb 202630, Westleigh Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£527,500
19 Sept 20256, Westleigh Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
18 Aug 202531, Westleigh Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000
15 Dec 202584, Constable Gardens, Edgware, HA8 5RZTerracedFreehold£530,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 5RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStag Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCanons High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 5RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 5RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHak Food CentreLawrence Crescent, Harrow, HA8 5QHWalking directions to Hak Food Centre
0.2 miTesco ExpressCotman Gardens, Harrow, HA8 5QAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miA Day FreshLawrence Crescent, Harrow, HA8 5QLWalking directions to A Day Fresh
0.4 miIcelandBurnt Oak Broadway, Harrow, HA8 5EJWalking directions to Iceland

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 5RP, 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 007DE01002122
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 5RP

Is HA8 5RP (Edgware West) safe?

The area around HA8 5RP records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5RP?

The median sale price around HA8 5RP 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 5RP?

There are 20 schools close to HA8 5RP, including Stag Lane Primary School (Good), Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good) and Canons High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 5RP?

The closest station to HA8 5RP is Burnt Oak in TfL zone 4, about 973 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 5RP?

HA8 5RP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,568 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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