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HA8 6JN

Whitchurch Avenue

Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 6JN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canons Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.6%
Connectivity
4/10
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

53.6%

Approximately 53.6% 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 6JN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Canons Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 6JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Canons Park

Jubilee

Walking directions to Canons Park
0.7 mi

5

Edgware

Northern

Walking directions to Edgware
0.9 mi

4

Queensbury

Jubilee

Walking directions to Queensbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 6JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanons ParkLargeWalking directions to Canons Park
0.2 miChandos Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Chandos Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
15,842.7 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

British
60
20.91%
Other White
35
12.2%
Other Asian
34
11.85%
African
32
11.15%
Arab
22
7.67%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
28.71%
No qualifications
54
26.73%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
47.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.45%
Owns outright
10
9.09%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.27%
Other social rented
7
6.36%
Total households: 110

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 6JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2026175, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NNFlatsLeasehold£260,000
20 Feb 202680, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
07 Jul 2025106, Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6NASemi-DetachedFreehold£701,000
29 Aug 2025194, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£665,000
24 Jul 20252, St Lawrence Close, Edgware, HA8 6RBTerracedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the HA8 6JN postcode area, located within Edgware West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 6JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWoodlands SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCamrose Primary With NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 6JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 6JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express14-15 Station Parade, Edgware, HA8 6RWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidl51-55 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miElite Food and WineHigh Street, Barnet, HA8 7TTWalking directions to Elite Food and Wine

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 6JN, 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 6JN

Is HA8 6JN (Edgware West) safe?

The area around HA8 6JN 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 6JN?

The median sale price around HA8 6JN 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 6JN?

There are 18 schools close to HA8 6JN, 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 6JN?

The closest station to HA8 6JN is Canons Park in TfL zone 5, about 452 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 6JN?

HA8 6JN 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 6JN (Edgware West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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