Postcode report
Is HA8 5NR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HA8 5NR: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA8 5NR is a postcode in Edgware, Harrow, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA8 5NR, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA8 5NR are health and jobs, 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 5NR is based on Brent 001 Census 2021. It covers 11,880 residents, 8,624 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 10% 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 4/10.
For property prices near HA8 5NR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £648k from 42 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA8 5NR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 HA8 5NR 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 5NR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 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 5NR
Is HA8 5NR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 32% 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 5NR?
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 5NR?
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 5NR?
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 HA8 5NR?
LocaleIQ matched HA8 5NR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA8 5NR?
The latest median sold price is £648k based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA8 5NR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.