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HA8 7LU

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Edgware

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Overview

Postcode HA8 7LU is located in a major urban area, within the Edgware ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Edgware Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgware Central is £71,165 per year. The nearest station is Edgware, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stonegrove Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Edgware Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Edgware Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Edgware Central is £71,165 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from HA8 7LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgware Central near HA8 7LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Edgware located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA8 7LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

Edgware

Northern

Walking directions to Edgware
0.8 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 7LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStonegrove ParkMediumWalking directions to Stonegrove Park

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
6,478.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.94(-26%)
Vehicle crime
16.26(+74%)
Other theft
11.02(-4%)
Burglary
9.44(+73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
129
22.75%
British
121
21.34%
Other Asian
77
13.58%
African
67
11.82%
Other
40
7.05%
Total population: 567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
34.86%
No qualifications
110
26.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
12.26%
Level 3 (A level)
49
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 416

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
167
67.61%
Social rents from council
22
8.91%
Other social rented
20
8.1%
Owns outright
18
7.29%
Owns with a mortgage
11
4.45%
Total households: 247

Property prices in Edgware

Median price£685,000
Price per sq ft£549
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£535K – £900K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 (about £549 per square foot) in Edgware area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,500 up to £1,750,000.

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
Detached26£1,037,500£553
Semi-Detached66£715,000£568
Terraced19£685,000£513
Flats34£358,875£524

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgware

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgware.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£745,000£385,000£651,250£565,000
2017£855,000£402,500£650,000£600,000
2018£850,000£385,000£647,500£555,000
2019£977,500£337,500£620,000£565,000
2020£895,000£375,000£638,750£550,000
2021£935,000£382,000£670,000£642,500
2022£1,250,000£400,000£750,000£682,500
2023£1,250,000£350,000£755,000£690,000
2024£905,000£390,000£712,500£685,000
2025£985,000£350,000£712,500£640,000
2026£990,000£365,000£735,000£698,500
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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£504£589£557£494
2017£523£534£522£457
2018£521£540£516£561
2019£493£515£492£486
2020£509£518£495£525
2021£542£509£533£485
2022£629£555£562£504
2023£536£506£558£541
2024£563£508£588£497
2025£544£507£553£492
2026£577£524£570£536
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 7LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA8 7LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202531A, Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7HXOtherFreehold£412,500
29 Sept 202545A, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware, HA8 7LYFlatsLeasehold£280,000
22 Jul 202541A, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware, HA8 7LYFlatsLeasehold£280,000
22 Jul 202547A, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware, HA8 7LYFlatsLeasehold£280,000
22 Jul 202543A, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware, HA8 7LYFlatsLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the HA8 7LU postcode area, located within Edgware Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA8 7LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOakbridge Special EducationSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEdgware Jewish Girls - Beis ChinuchOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryEdgware Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA8 7LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA8 7LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland102 - 106 Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury'sStation Road, Edgware, HA8 7BQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miFood CentreBarnet, HA8 7ATWalking directions to Food Centre
0.1 miElite Food and WineHigh Street, Barnet, HA8 7TTWalking directions to Elite Food and Wine
0.2 miGreens International Food Centre159 Station Road, Edgware, HA8 7JSWalking directions to Greens International Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

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 7LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucy Emma Wakeley

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Nick Mearing-Smith

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shuey Gordon

Edgware - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Pinto-Duschinsky

Hendon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyHendonE14001279
WardEdgwareE05013637
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edgware CentralE02000041
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 018CE01000194
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about HA8 7LU

Is HA8 7LU (Edgware Central) safe?

The area around HA8 7LU records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HA8 7LU?

The median sale price around HA8 7LU in Edgware Central is £685,000 (about £549 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA8 7LU?

There are 20 schools close to HA8 7LU, including Oakbridge Special Education (Good), Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch (Requires improvement) and Edgware Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA8 7LU?

The closest station to HA8 7LU is Edgware in TfL zone 5, about 241 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around HA8 7LU?

HA8 7LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA8 7LU (Edgware Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hendon covering HA8 7LU is David Pinto-Duschinsky (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lucy Emma Wakeley (Conservative and Unionist Party), Nick Mearing-Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Shuey Gordon (Conservative and Unionist Party).