HA6 area guide
Who lives in HA6, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Hillingdon
- Region
- London
- Population
- 28,770 (2024)
HA6Postcode district · Northwood
What HA6 is like
The HA6 postcode district in Hillingdon covers 719 live postcodes and is home to about 28,770 people in 11,059 households. 62.2% of households own their home, 24.1% rent privately and 13.3% are in social housing. The largest age group is 40–44, and 58.7% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in HA6 sold for a median of £727,385 over the year to August 2026.
How HA6 compares
Headline figures for HA6, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 18.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 95% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where HA6 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
24.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Well connectedPositive
4 stations within a mile and 25 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
HA6 FAQs
01Is HA6 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in HA6?The median sale price over the last year was £727,385.
The median sale price over the last year was £727,385.
03Is HA6 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in HA6?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers HA6?The local authority for HA6 is Hillingdon.
The local authority for HA6 is Hillingdon.
06How well connected is HA6?Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.