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HA8 6RU

Watersfield Way

Canons

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Overview

Postcode HA8 6RU is located in a major urban area, within the Canons ward of Harrow in the London region, and forms part of the Canons Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below 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 Canons Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canons Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Canons Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Canons Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from HA8 6RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Canons Park near HA8 6RU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 6RU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Canons Park

Jubilee

Walking directions to Canons Park
0.8 mi

5

Stanmore

Jubilee

Walking directions to Stanmore

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA8 6RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanons ParkLargeWalking directions to Canons Park
0.1 miStanmore Marsh NorthMediumWalking directions to Stanmore Marsh North
0.1 miStanmore Marsh SouthSmallWalking directions to Stanmore Marsh South

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
4,216.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.5(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
15(-44%)
Shoplifting
8.5(-15%)
Other theft
8(-30%)
Burglary
7(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
226
55.26%
British
71
17.36%
Other White
49
11.98%
Other Asian
17
4.16%
Other
15
3.67%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
194
57.74%
No qualifications
47
13.99%
Level 3 (A level)
35
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.06%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.52%
Owns with a mortgage
54
42.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Canons

Median price£580,000
Price per sq ft£538
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £811K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £538 per square foot) in Canons area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,496,284.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£945,000£623
Semi-Detached26£767,635£577
Terraced5£600,000£445
Flats43£360,000£494

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£815,000£435,000£755,000£590,500
2017£950,000£381,500£655,000£760,000
2018£1,020,000£400,000£665,000£752,500
2019£983,000£390,000£655,000£660,000
2020£887,500£465,000£630,000£547,500
2021£1,110,000£410,000£700,000£630,000
2022£1,140,000£460,000£762,500£782,500
2023£1,190,000£447,500£771,000
2024£1,040,000£425,000£680,000£807,500
2025£882,500£370,000£720,000£620,000
2026£1,040,000£340,000£821,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£583£456£416£524
2017£541£471£529£443
2018£578£474£542£473
2019£500£452£528£487
2020£501£545£534£565
2021£585£650£526£529
2022£596£511£540£489
2023£618£539£612
2024£599£588£557£520
2025£609£515£622£479
2026£643£460£564
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 6RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 11, Bartholomew Court, Longcrofte Road, Edgware, HA8 6QZFlatsLeasehold£501,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 10, Bartholomew Court, Longcrofte Road, Edgware, HA8 6QZFlatsLeasehold£550,000
10 Apr 20254, Marylake Court, 293, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, HA8 6RAFlatsLeasehold£430,000
21 Jan 202629, Howberry Road, Edgware, HA8 6SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£867,500
13 Jan 202617, Howberry Road, Edgware, HA8 6SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£817,500

Schools

In the HA8 6RU postcode area, located within Canons Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 6RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAvanti House SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhitchurch Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNorth London Collegiate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 6RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express14-15 Station Parade, Edgware, HA8 6RWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHoneypot Stores861 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1ARWalking directions to Honeypot Stores

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 6RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ameet Jogia

Canons - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Amir Moshenson

Canons - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bob Blackman

Harrow East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHarrowE09000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarrow EastE14001270
WardCanonsE05013543
ParishHarrow, unparished areaE43000205
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canons ParkE02000434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrow 002FE01034589
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 6RU

Is HA8 6RU (Canons Park) safe?

The area around HA8 6RU records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6RU?

The median sale price around HA8 6RU in Canons Park is £580,000 (about £538 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA8 6RU?

There are 15 schools close to HA8 6RU, including Avanti House School (Good), Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery (Good) and North London Collegiate School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 6RU?

The closest station to HA8 6RU is Canons Park in TfL zone 5, about 303 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 6RU?

HA8 6RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Harrow East covering HA8 6RU is Bob Blackman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ameet Jogia (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Amir Moshenson (Conservative and Unionist Party).