The postcode HA2 8XB is located in Harrow, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in April 1986 and is an active postcode. HA2 8XB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
HA2 8XB 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 8XB as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to HA2 8XB is Brember Road which is centered 84 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dudley Road (HA2) and is 284 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 376 m away at South Harrow Underground Station The closest railway station is Northolt Park Rail Station, 1.28 km away.
The closest primary school to HA2 8XB (for ages 11 and under) is Grange Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 6, 2019. 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 5.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 10, 2018.
Policing for HA2 8XB 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 8XB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HA2 8XB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HA2 8XB
| Introduction | April 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HA2 8XB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 523 m |
| Roxeth Mead School | Independent school | 0-7 | Good (June 24, 2009) | 559 m |
| Whitmore High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 6, 2015) | 593 m |
| Roxeth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 662 m |
| The John Lyon School | Independent school | 2-18 | 716 m | |
| The Welldon Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 829 m | |
| Orley Farm School | Independent school | 4-13 | 830 m | |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College | College | 16-18 | Outstanding (April 2, 2008) | 837 m |
| Alexandra School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Harrow School | Independent school | 13-18 | 1.19 km | |
| Heathland School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.22 km | |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2012) | 1.25 km |
| Vaughan Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Harrow Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Rooks Heath School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Regent Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.48 km | |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2008) | 1.51 km |
| Greenwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Buckingham Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HA2 8XB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Nights | Awaiting Inspection | 5.71 km | |
| Meal On The Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2020 | 5.71 km | |
| Premier Life Ltd | Exempt April 5, 2022 | 5.71 km | |
| Ruby Lounge | Awaiting Inspection | 5.71 km | |
| Aylsham Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 5.73 km | |
| Easyfoodstore.Com | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2016 | 5.79 km | |
| Hua Ting Xuan (Imperial Palace) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| Paul's Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 5.8 km | |
| Steven's Polski Sklep | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 4, 2018 | 5.8 km | |
| Hoo Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 5.83 km | |
| Hoo Hing (Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 5.83 km | |
| JP's Originals | Exempt August 12, 2021 | 5.83 km | |
| Cottesmore House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 5.86 km | |
| Grace's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 28, 2021 | 5.88 km | |
| Talking Waffle | Awaiting Inspection | 5.88 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2019 | 5.91 km | |
| Glebe Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 5.92 km | |
| Pentland Field School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 5.96 km | |
| Ickenham Fish Bar Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2021 | 5.99 km | |
| Ickenham Rendezvous Oriental Cuisin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 5.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HA2 8XB - Data from Apr 2022
| Dudley Road (HA2) | 284 m | |
| Dudley Road (HA2) | 313 m | |
| Grange Road (HA2) | 350 m | |
| South Harrow Bus Station | 360 m | |
| Grange Road (HA2) | 362 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 376 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 380 m | |
| South Harrow Underground Station | 388 m | |
| Northolt Park Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Harrow-on-the-Hill Rail Station | 1.63 km | |
| Sudbury Hill Harrow Rail Station | 1.65 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.19 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.19 km | |
| Kew Pier | 10.21 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 34.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 46.85 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 47.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HA2 8XB - Data from Dec 2021
| Northwick Park | 2.21 km | |
| Horsenden Wood | 2.91 km | |
| Horsenden Hill | 3.09 km | |
| Nower Hill | 3.18 km | |
| Barn Hill | 5.11 km | |
| Lane Covert | 5.33 km | |
| Park Wood | 5.49 km | |
| Haste Hill | 5.53 km | |
| Temple Pond | 5.56 km | |
| Pinner Wood | 5.58 km | |
| Gutteridge Wood | 5.7 km | |
| Nanscot Wood | 5.95 km | |
| The Gorse | 5.97 km | |
| Potter Street Hill | 6.06 km | |
| Oxhey Wood | 6.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.56826900 |
| Longitude | -0.35326500 |
| OS Easting | 514230 |
| OS Northing | 0186773 |
| 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 |