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HA8 6LH

Mead Road

Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 6LH is located in a major urban area, within the Edgware ward of Harrow in the London region, and forms part of the Canons Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canons Park is £79,501 per year. The nearest station is Edgware, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chandos Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Canons Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canons Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Canons Park is £79,501 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from HA8 6LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Canons Park near HA8 6LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Edgware located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 6LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Edgware

Northern

Walking directions to Edgware
0.6 mi

5

Canons Park

Jubilee

Walking directions to Canons Park
0.9 mi

4

Burnt Oak

Northern

Walking directions to Burnt Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 6LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChandos Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Chandos Recreation Ground
0.4 miStonegrove ParkMediumWalking directions to Stonegrove Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
14,648.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.4(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.09(+60%)
Public order
12.23(+81%)
Theft from the person
12.23(+30%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
116
31.1%
British
84
22.52%
Indian
32
8.58%
Other Asian
28
7.51%
African
20
5.36%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37.25%
No qualifications
68
22.82%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
38.93%
Owns outright
44
33.59%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.37%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.05%
Shared ownership
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202627, Mead Road, Edgware, HA8 6LHTerracedFreehold£380,000
23 Oct 202512, Mead Road, Edgware, HA8 6LJTerracedFreehold£380,000
27 May 202548, Mead Road, Edgware, HA8 6LJTerracedFreehold£465,000
28 Jan 20263, Gweneth Cottages, Edgware, HA8 6LLTerracedFreehold£375,000
04 Apr 2025105A, High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DBOtherFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the HA8 6LH postcode area, located within Canons Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 6LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOakbridge Special EducationSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEdgware Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 6LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 6LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl51-55 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miElite Food and WineHigh Street, Barnet, HA8 7TTWalking directions to Elite Food and Wine
0.2 miIceland102 - 106 Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury'sStation Road, Edgware, HA8 7BQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miFood CentreBarnet, HA8 7ATWalking directions to 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 6LH, 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)Canons ParkE02000434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrow 002EE01002118
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 6LH

Is HA8 6LH (Canons Park) safe?

The area around HA8 6LH records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HA8 6LH?

The median sale price around HA8 6LH in Canons Park is £529,500 (about £576 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA8 6LH?

There are 20 schools close to HA8 6LH, including Oakbridge Special Education (Good), Edgware Primary School (Good) and Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 6LH?

The closest station to HA8 6LH is Edgware in TfL zone 5, about 603 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 6LH?

HA8 6LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA8 6LH (Canons Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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