Postcode report
Is HA3 9BU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HA3 9BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA3 9BU is a postcode in Kenton East, Harrow, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA3 9BU, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA3 9BU are health and property market signals, while housing 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 HA3 9BU is based on Harrow 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,717 residents, 7,964 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 3% 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 7/10.
For property prices near HA3 9BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £570k from 31 rolling sales, down 5.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA3 9BU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 HA3 9BU 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 HA3 9BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 46 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 HA3 9BU
Is HA3 9BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% 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 HA3 9BU?
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 HA3 9BU?
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 HA3 9BU?
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 HA3 9BU?
LocaleIQ matched HA3 9BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA3 9BU?
The latest median sold price is £570k based on 31 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA3 9BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 46 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.