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HA8 6JB

Merlin Crescent

Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 6JB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Canons Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chandos Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Edgware West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Edgware West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.9%

Approximately 25.9% 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 6JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgware West near HA8 6JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Canons Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 6JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Canons Park

Jubilee

Walking directions to Canons Park
0.8 mi

4

Queensbury

Jubilee

Walking directions to Queensbury
0.8 mi

5

Edgware

Northern

Walking directions to Edgware

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 6JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChandos Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Chandos Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
5,250.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.31(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.36(-32%)
Burglary
12.48(+128%)
Public order
7.34(+9%)
Other theft
5.14(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
100
22.78%
British
80
18.22%
African
73
16.63%
Other White
73
16.63%
Arab
17
3.87%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
33.24%
No qualifications
89
24.86%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
10.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
28.89%
Social rents from council
34
25.19%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.48%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202588, Merlin Crescent, Edgware, HA8 6JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£572,500
27 Mar 20267, Newgale Gardens, Edgware, HA8 6JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000
20 Feb 202680, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
07 Jul 2025106, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£701,000
15 Jul 2026175, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NNFlatsLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the HA8 6JB postcode area, located within Edgware West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 6JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWoodlands SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryCamrose Primary With NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 6JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 6JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidl51-55 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco Express14-15 Station Parade, Edgware, HA8 6RWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6JB, 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 007BE01002120
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 6JB

Is HA8 6JB (Edgware West) safe?

The area around HA8 6JB records about 76 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 6JB?

The median sale price around HA8 6JB 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 6JB?

There are 20 schools close to HA8 6JB, including Woodlands School (Outstanding), Camrose Primary With Nursery (Good) and Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 6JB?

The closest station to HA8 6JB is Canons Park in TfL zone 5, about 612 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 6JB?

HA8 6JB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA8 6JB (Edgware West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harrow East covering HA8 6JB 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).