Postcode report
Is HA8 4DU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HA8 4DU: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA8 4DU is a postcode in Edgware, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA8 4DU, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA8 4DU 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 HA8 4DU is based on Barnet 018 Census 2021. It covers 9,456 residents, 7,008 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 11% 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.
Families checking schools near HA8 4DU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 HA8 4DU 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 HA8 4DU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 64 HMO licences, 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 HA8 4DU
Is HA8 4DU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% 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 HA8 4DU?
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 HA8 4DU?
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 HA8 4DU?
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 HA8 4DU?
LocaleIQ matched HA8 4DU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA8 4DU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 64 HMO licences, 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.