Postcode HA2 8RB (Harrow)

Map showing HA2 8RB and nearby postcodes

The postcode HA2 8RB is located in Harrow, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HA2 8RB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

HA2 8RB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 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 8RB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.

The closest road name to HA2 8RB is Warwick Avenue which is centered 163 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Somervell Road and is 124 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.04 km away at Northolt Underground Station The closest railway station is Northolt Park Rail Station, 1.22 km away.

The closest primary school to HA2 8RB (for ages 11 and under) is Earlsmead Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Northolt High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 21, 2019 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from China Nite and is 4.57 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on December 3, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 102.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for HA2 8RB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Harrow is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to HA2 8RB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to HA2 8RB, and the approximate distance away.

Warwick Avenue 163 m
Martin Drive 191 m
Bradfield Road 199 m
Doncaster Gardens 218 m
Mallet Drive 236 m
Greenacre Close 242 m
Holyrood Avenue 248 m
Kenilworth Avenue 269 m
Gaylor Road 275 m
Silverdale Close 311 m
Walton Avenue 329 m
Rabournmead Drive 407 m
Somervell Road 447 m
Doncaster Drive 454 m
Arundel Drive 577 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode HA2 8RB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HA2 8RB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Earlsmead Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
275 m
Northolt High School Good
(May 21, 2019)
544 m
Willow Tree Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
700 m
Harrow Independent College Good
(September 20, 2018)
731 m
Rooks Heath School Good
(January 30, 2019)
731 m
Queensmead School 868 m
Heathland School 957 m
Deanesfield Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.01 km
Petts Hill Primary School Good
(June 30, 2017)
1.09 km
Bourne Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
1.27 km
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
1.36 km
Roxbourne Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.38 km
Field End Junior School 1.41 km
Field End Infant School Outstanding
(April 25, 2013)
1.41 km
Alexandra School Outstanding
(November 7, 2019)
1.41 km
Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School Outstanding
(June 6, 2008)
1.43 km
Alec Reed Academy Good
(June 12, 2018)
1.45 km
John Chilton School Good
(November 20, 2018)
1.46 km
The Welldon Park Academy 1.55 km
Belvue School Good
(November 24, 2021)
1.74 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HA2 8RB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Glebe Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
4.2 km
Aylsham Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
4.26 km
Compass Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
4.4 km
Glebe Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
4.4 km
Waitrose Food Collection Lockers Retailers - other Exempt
December 3, 2014
4.4 km
Pentland Field School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.46 km
Cottesmore House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
4.46 km
Ryefield Court Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 29, 2019
4.49 km
Ryefield Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 2, 2018
4.49 km
Lysander House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 25, 2017
4.56 km
China Nite Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
December 3, 2021
4.57 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
February 18, 2019
4.57 km
Good Food Today Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 30, 2021
4.57 km
Hillingdon News & Booze Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
July 30, 2021
4.57 km
Hillingdon News N Booze Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.57 km
Kuku Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 6, 2021
4.57 km
London Vintners Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2010
4.57 km
Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.57 km
Neelam Retailers - other 4
Good
November 5, 2018
4.57 km
Puri Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
November 25, 2009
4.57 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HA2 8RB - Data from Apr 2022

Somervell Road Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Somervell Road Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Eastcote Lane (HA4) Bus Stop/Station 319 m
Sandown Way Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Eastcote Lane (HA4) Bus Stop/Station 347 m
Northolt Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.04 km
Northolt Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.08 km
Northolt Underground Station Metro/Tram 1.1 km
Northolt Park Rail Station Rail 1.22 km
South Ruislip Rail Station Rail 1.5 km
South Ruislip Rail Station Rail 1.52 km
Kew Pier Ferry 9.98 km
Kew Pier Ferry 9.98 km
Kew Pier Ferry 9.99 km
London Luton Airport Air 35.98 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 46.05 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 46.22 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HA2 8RB - Data from Dec 2021

Lane Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Gutteridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Horsenden Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.71 km
Horsenden Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.71 km
Ickenham Marsh Wetland 3.87 km
The Gorse Woodland Or Forest 3.91 km
Cutthroat Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
Nower Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.19 km
Northwick Park Woodland Or Forest 4.24 km
Hare Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.32 km
Freezeland Covert Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km
Home Covert Woodland Or Forest 4.84 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.98 km
Wood End Woodland Or Forest 5.17 km
Haste Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for HA2 8RB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40 Mbps 102.3 Mbps 460 Mbps
Upload 8.5 Mbps 10.1 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 56.8 8.3
300+ Mbps 100% 460 36

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 103,779 kWh - mean 14,826 kWh : median 12,037 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for HA2 8RB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.55645800
Longitude -0.37685800
OS Easting 512624
OS Northing 0185423
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19692
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Harrow West
Electoral Ward Roxeth
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000015
Travel To Work Area Slough and Heathrow

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Harrow BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034259
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Harrow 031
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Harrow 031D
Output Area / Small Area 4C2