Postcode report
HA5 5BL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HA5 5BL: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA5 5BL is a postcode in Pinner South, Harrow, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA5 5BL, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA5 5BL are health and schools and education, 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 HA5 5BL is based on Harrow 025 Census 2021. It covers 7,054 residents, 6,085 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 7% 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 HA5 5BL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £891k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA5 5BL 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HA5 5BL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HA5 5BL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 34 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 HA5 5BL
Is HA5 5BL 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 HA5 5BL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HA5 5BL?
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 HA5 5BL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HA5 5BL?
LocaleIQ matched HA5 5BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA5 5BL?
The latest median sold price is £891k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA5 5BL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 34 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.