Postcode report
Is HA2 8RX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HA2 8RX: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA2 8RX is a postcode in West Harrow, Harrow, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA2 8RX, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA2 8RX are jobs and health, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HA2 8RX is based on Harrow 031 Census 2021. It covers 8,701 residents, 9,371 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near HA2 8RX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £480k from 63 rolling sales, up 5.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA2 8RX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HA2 8RX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HA2 8RX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HA2 8RX
Is HA2 8RX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HA2 8RX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HA2 8RX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HA2 8RX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for HA2 8RX?
LocaleIQ matched HA2 8RX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA2 8RX?
The latest median sold price is £480k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA2 8RX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.