66,380TOTAL POPULATION
22,939HOUSEHOLDS
9.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HA8 POSTCODE REGION

Harrow (HA8)

The HA8 postcode area is located in the Harrow postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 2285 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the HA8 postcode area, including Edgware, Harrow, Northwood, Pinner, Ruislip, Stanmore, Wembley which come under the local authority of the Barnet Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in HA8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HA8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The HA8 postcode is located in the Harrow district in the north-west of London and covers the edge of Wealdstone and areas of Kenton and Edgware. The HA8 postcode area is bordered by the HA7, HA3, NW9, and NW7 postcode areas. The postcode district has the Royal National Orthopeadic Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital and campus of the University of Westminster situated within its boundaries.

The local authority for the HA8 postcode area is the London Borough of Harrow. Kenton and Kingsbury are some of the borough's most affluent areas, located within the postcode. There are many green and open spaces in and aroudn the HA8 postcode, including Loweswater Garden, Canons Park, Barn Hill Open Space, and the Grand Union Canal Walk.

The area is densely populated with almost 37,000 people living in the HA8 postcode, according to the 2011 census. The majority of residents are aged between 20 and 24 and are employed in higher-level occupations than the wider London average. The postcode is predominantly dominated by the White British ethnic group, making up 85.4% of residents.

Transport links in the HA8 postcode are plentiful, allowing for easy access to many of the city's attractions. Kingsbury, the closest London Underground station in the area, has access to the Jubilee line. The postcode is also connected to other parts of London via the A41 road and other major roadways in and around the district.

With its close proximity to London, the HA8 postcode provides excellent access to a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Park Royal Shopping Centre is the closest major shopping mall. Park Royal is home to large retailers such as Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer, and House of Fraser. Many local restaurants, cafés, pubs, and bars are concentrated in and around Queens Parade.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in HA8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 34%WHITE
  • 66%NON-WHITE

34% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HA8Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

HA8 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHA8
Postal TownHarrow
MSOA NameBarnet 024
LSOA NameBarnet 024A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBarnet
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

HA8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HA8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Burnt Oak
Canons Park
Edgware
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