Area Information for Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW

Fortescue Road in Edgware is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Burnt Oak ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hendon. This page combines information for the address Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of HA8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for HA8 0HW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Barnet
Ward Burnt Oak
Constituency Hendon * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 27 property sales in Fortescue Road, HA8 0HW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Burnt Oak), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 143 crimes were reported within half a mile of HA8 0HW.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW:

Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HN
Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0LZ
Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0LY
Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0NA
Colchester Road, Edgware, HA8 0RA
Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0NN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about HA8 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 27 property sales in Fortescue Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Fortescue Road, Edgware consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 37
Terraced 61
Flat (Purpose-Built) 6
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 112
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Fortescue Road, Edgware contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 44
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 112

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 19
Two People 27
Three People 24
Four People 25
Five People 9
Six People 8
Seven People 0
8+ People 2
Total 114

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Fortescue Road, Edgware consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 66
Other Household 23
Total 108

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 35
Deprived In One Dimension 42
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 110

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hendon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 168
Female 176
Total 344

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 18
5-9 28
10-14 27
15-19 14
20-24 25
25-29 21
30-34 22
35-39 22
40-44 29
45-49 25
50-54 30
55-59 22
60-64 13
65-69 19
70-74 13
75-79 4
80-84 3
85+ 5
Total 340

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode HA8 0HW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 94
Married 131
Separated 6
Divorced 23
Widowed 14
Total 268

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 171
Good 103
Fair 42
Bad 17
Very Bad 11
Total 344

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 85
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 66
Other 10
Total 268

Ethnic Group Embed This

Fortescue Road, Edgware can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 49% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 167
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 20
Pakistani 21
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 6
Other Asian 41
Black African 30
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 6
Other 21
Total 343

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Fortescue Road, Edgware), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 195
European Union 52
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 22
Middle East and Asia 57
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 342

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 195
10+ Years 99
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 345

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to HA8 0HW.

Passport(s) Held
None 35
United Kingdom 228
Republic of Ireland 15
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 12
North America or Caribbean 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 67
Christian 135
Buddhist 12
Hindu 24
Jewish 0
Muslim 75
Sikh 0
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 23
Total 342

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 75
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 39
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 37
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 16
Other 16
Total 267

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 29
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 30
Total 159

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 49
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 37
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 17
Total 268

Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW is within the Burnt Oak policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 143 crimes were reported within half a mile of HA8 0HW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 143 crimes committed near Fortescue Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Burnt Oak
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to HA8 0HW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for HA8 0HW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mill Hill Broadway 0.7 miles
Hendon 2 miles
Brent Cross West 2.9 miles
Kenton 3 miles
South Kenton 3.2 miles
Harrow & Wealdstone 3.3 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 3.4 miles
North Wembley 3.5 miles
Wembley Stadium 3.7 miles
Harrow-on-the-Hill 3.7 miles
Cricklewood 3.8 miles
Wembley Central 4 miles
Headstone Lane 4.2 miles
Sudbury & Harrow Road 4.3 miles
Stonebridge Park 4.3 miles
Oakleigh Park 4.6 miles
Sudbury Hill Harrow 4.6 miles
Hatch End 4.7 miles
Harlesden 4.8 miles
New Barnet 4.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest Tube station is Burnt Oak, approximately 450 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is Goldbeaters Primary School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Goldbeaters Primary School 260 yards December 2016
    
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School 320 yards October 2022
    
Menorah Foundation School 440 yards May 2015
    
Shalom Noam Primary School 650 yards June 2023
    
Woodcroft Primary School 670 yards December 2014
    
Barnfield Primary School 680 yards June 2024
    
Watling Park School 760 yards May 2018
    
The Annunciation RC Junior School 800 yards October 2023
    
Deansbrook Infant School 0.5 miles June 2024
    
Deansbrook Junior School 0.5 miles March 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is Saracens High School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Saracens High School 0.7 miles May 2022
    
St James' Catholic High School 0.9 miles March 2017
    
Hasmonean High School for Girls 1.1 miles September 2023
    
Brent River College 1.2 miles September 2017
    
Copthall School 1.2 miles May 2018
    
Canons High School 1.3 miles January 2023
    
Kingsbury High School 1.3 miles March 2018
    
London Academy (All Through) 1.7 miles July 2023
    
St Mary's and St John's CofE School (All Through) 1.7 miles February 2024
    
Mill Hill County High School 1.7 miles September 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is Parkview Surgery, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is Deansbrook Dental Centre, approximately 630 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is Edgware Community Hospital, approximately half a mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Fortescue Road, Edgware, HA8 0HW. The nearest is A.I. Jones Ltd, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
A.I. Jones Ltd 780 yards
Oak Optometrists 840 yards
Asda Opticians 0.8 miles
Boots-Mill Hill 0.8 miles
Boots-Colindale 0.8 miles
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care 0.8 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Broadwalk 0.8 miles
Vaid Optometrists 0.9 miles
Home Eyecare Limited 1.1 miles
Susan Leighter 1.3 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in HA8 0HW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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