Postcode HA3 8BQ (Harrow) Terminated December 1998

Map showing HA3 8BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode HA3 8BQ is located in Harrow, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in December 1998.HA3 8BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

HA3 8BQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 HA3 8BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.

The closest road name to HA3 8BQ is Drayton Waye which is centered 108 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Odeon Parade Upton Gardens and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 346 m away at Kenton Underground Station The closest railway station is Kenton Rail Station, 357 m away.

The closest primary school to HA3 8BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 21, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Gregory's Catholic Science College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 27, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of HA3 8BQ is Greenes and is 4.82 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 23, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bambino/Chicago Taste/Charcoal Kebab/Amigos/Shake Factory and is 4.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 9, 2021.

Policing for HA3 8BQ 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 HA3 8BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to HA3 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Drayton Waye 108 m
Willowcourt Avenue 116 m
Hillbury Avenue 151 m
Upton Gardens 157 m
Mayfield Avenue 193 m
Draycott Close 202 m
Becmead Avenue 211 m
Briar Road 232 m
Kenyngton Place 236 m
Kenton Road 240 m
St Leonards Avenue 252 m
Nash Way 278 m
St Marys View 282 m
Carlton Avenue 307 m
Northwick Circle 359 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode HA3 8BQ

Introduction March 1988
Termination December 1998
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HA3 8BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Gregory's Catholic Science College Outstanding
(March 27, 2019)
792 m
Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Good
(November 21, 2017)
868 m
Harmony Primary School 956 m
Uxendon Manor Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.09 km
Harrow High School Good
(March 13, 2018)
1.1 km
Mount Stewart Junior School Outstanding
(October 11, 2012)
1.13 km
Mount Stewart Infant School Good
(May 8, 2019)
1.13 km
Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2019)
1.28 km
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery 1.31 km
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 1.37 km
Claremont High School Outstanding
(May 14, 2015)
1.41 km
Alpha Preparatory School 1.44 km
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 15, 2018)
1.48 km
Kenmore Park Junior School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.48 km
Lammas School 1.64 km
Preston Park Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
1.65 km
Glebe Primary School Outstanding
(November 17, 2009)
1.65 km
Byron Court Primary School Outstanding
(March 23, 2012)
1.69 km
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.74 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.74 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HA3 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 30, 2021
4.39 km
St Margaret Clitherow Jmi School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 15, 2019
4.44 km
Bambino/Chicago Taste/Charcoal Kebab/Amigos/Shake Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 9, 2021
4.45 km
Costcutters Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
January 14, 2019
4.45 km
KULAN CAFE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 2, 2021
4.45 km
Golden Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 20, 2019
4.49 km
Star Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 29, 2020
4.49 km
24 Seven Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
September 11, 2018
4.55 km
Delicious Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 15, 2021
4.55 km
Wykeham Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
4.77 km
Greenes Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 23, 2018
4.82 km
Kaah Internet Cafe Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 3
Satisfactory
September 19, 2018
4.82 km
Noor Halal Meat Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
4.82 km
Shanghai Taste/ Soni Pizza / China Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 15, 2020
4.82 km
Uncle Mo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.82 km
Neasden LT Depot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.85 km
Phoenix Arch School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
4.91 km
St Raphaels Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
4.95 km
Little Aisha Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
4.99 km
IKEA-Restaurant/Cafe/Bistro/Retail/Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
5.01 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HA3 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Odeon Parade Upton Gardens Bus Stop/Station 33 m
Upton Gardens Bus Stop/Station 133 m
St Leonards Avenue Bus Stop/Station 202 m
Carlton Avenue Kenton Bus Stop/Station 209 m
St Leonards Avenue Bus Stop/Station 289 m
Kenton Underground Station Metro/Tram 346 m
Kenton Underground Station Metro/Tram 372 m
Kenton Underground Station Metro/Tram 381 m
Kenton Rail Station Rail 357 m
South Kenton Rail Station Rail 1.56 km
South Kenton Rail Station Rail 1.57 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 11.44 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 11.44 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop Ferry 11.44 km
London Luton Airport Air 33.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 47.96 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 48.13 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HA3 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Northwick Park Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Barn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Temple Pond Inland Water 3.14 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Boot Pond Inland Water 3.71 km
The Lake Inland Water 3.84 km
Horsenden Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Heriot's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.18 km
Nower Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.25 km
Horsenden Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.31 km
Spring Pond Inland Water 4.58 km
Cloisters Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.61 km
Little Common Woodland Or Forest 4.64 km
Stony Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.85 km
Harrow Weald Common Woodland Or Forest 4.85 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.58439500
Longitude -0.31362300
OS Easting 516936
OS Northing 0188629
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21152
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Harrow East
Electoral Ward Kenton West
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 London

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 E33036913
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Harrow 033
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Harrow 033G
Output Area / Small Area 4C2