The postcode HA2 8AR is located in Harrow, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HA2 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HA2 8AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of HA2 8AR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to HA2 8AR is Stanley Road which is centered 60 m away.
The nearest bus stop is South Harrow Bus Station and is 167 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 175 m away at South Harrow Underground Station The closest railway station is Northolt Park Rail Station, 1.08 km away.
The closest primary school to HA2 8AR (for ages 11 and under) is The Welldon Park Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Whitmore High School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 6, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Paul's Plaice and is 5.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 10, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 97.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 93.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HA2 8AR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Harrow is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to HA2 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HA2 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HA2 8AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HA2 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welldon Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 617 m | |
| Grange Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 661 m |
| Roxeth Mead School | Independent school | 0-7 | Good (June 24, 2009) | 677 m |
| Orley Farm School | Independent school | 4-13 | 688 m | |
| Roxeth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 749 m |
| Whitmore High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 6, 2015) | 807 m |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College | College | 16-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2008) | 831 m |
| The John Lyon School | Independent school | 2-18 | 848 m | |
| Heathland School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.13 km | |
| Alexandra School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Harrow School | Independent school | 13-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Harrow Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Rooks Heath School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Greenwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2012) | 1.42 km |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2008) | 1.52 km |
| Wood End Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Vaughan Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Petts Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 30, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HA2 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Nights | Awaiting Inspection | 5.59 km | |
| Meal On The Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2020 | 5.59 km | |
| Premier Life Ltd | Exempt April 5, 2022 | 5.59 km | |
| Ruby Lounge | Awaiting Inspection | 5.59 km | |
| Hua Ting Xuan (Imperial Palace) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2021 | 5.67 km | |
| Paul's Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 5.67 km | |
| Steven's Polski Sklep | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 4, 2018 | 5.67 km | |
| Easyfoodstore.Com | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2016 | 5.68 km | |
| Aylsham Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 5.71 km | |
| Hoo Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 5.72 km | |
| Hoo Hing (Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 5.72 km | |
| JP's Originals | Exempt August 12, 2021 | 5.72 km | |
| Grace's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 28, 2021 | 5.78 km | |
| Talking Waffle | Awaiting Inspection | 5.78 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2019 | 5.81 km | |
| Cottesmore House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Glebe Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 5.87 km | |
| Meza. Lb | Awaiting Inspection | 5.9 km | |
| Pentland Field School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 5.94 km | |
| Ace Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 5.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HA2 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| South Harrow Bus Station | 167 m | |
| South Harrow Bus Station | 185 m | |
| South Harrow | 194 m | |
| South Harrow Bus Station | 196 m | |
| South Harrow | 202 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 175 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 180 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 182 m | |
| Northolt Park Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Sudbury Hill Harrow Rail Station | 1.54 km | |
| Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.01 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.01 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.03 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 34.91 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 46.65 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 46.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HA2 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Northwick Park | 2.31 km | |
| Horsenden Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Horsenden Hill | 2.94 km | |
| Nower Hill | 3.36 km | |
| Barn Hill | 5.16 km | |
| Lane Covert | 5.19 km | |
| Park Wood | 5.56 km | |
| Gutteridge Wood | 5.59 km | |
| Haste Hill | 5.64 km | |
| Pinner Wood | 5.75 km | |
| Temple Pond | 5.76 km | |
| The Gorse | 5.85 km | |
| Potter Street Hill | 6.23 km | |
| The Spinney | 6.58 km | |
| Chiltern Hills | 25.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HA2 8AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 97.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23.5 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 6.5% | 100% | 101.3 | 16.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 93.5% | 93.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for HA2 8AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.56635800 |
| Longitude | -0.35357900 |
| OS Easting | 514213 |
| OS Northing | 0186560 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Harrow West |
| Electoral Ward | Roxbourne |
| Local Authority District | Harrow |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London West |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000015 |
| Travel To Work Area | Slough and Heathrow |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Harrow |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Harrow BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034244 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Harrow 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Harrow 027D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |