Preston Road is in Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 0QA is located in the Kenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 0QP, HA3 0PY, HA3 0PS, HA9 9QH, HA9 9QJ, HA3 0QQ, HA3 0QG, HA9 9TW, HA9 9SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 0QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA3 0QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 35.7% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 52.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 52.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 32.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 26.8% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 35.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 14.4% | 5.8% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 29% | 18% | -11.0% | 3.1% | 14.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 29.9% | 42.6% | 12.7% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 30.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.3% | 30.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -52.7% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 27.9% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 29.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38% | 30.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -52.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 33.7% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 7% | -24.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 20.8% | 0.9% | 19.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 17.1% | 1.7% | 15.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Road was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Preston Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 259th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284A Preston Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2026-03-10 | £232,500 |
| Flat 6 308 Preston Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2026-02-17 | £325,000 |
| 274A Preston Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-13 | £208,897 |
| 284B Preston Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-11 | £223,445 |
| 284B Preston Road, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-01-19 | £250,516 |
HA3 0QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HA3 0QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Noam Primary School 8-10 Forty Avenue , HA9 8JW | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto 272 Ltd | 272 Preston Road, Harrow | 6 yd | |
| Wings | 294 Preston Road, Harrow | 6 yd | |
| White Rose Flower & Cake | 298 Preston Road, Harrow | 54 yd | |
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 109 yd | |
| Maya's Chai | 251-253 Preston Road, Harrow | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 6 yd | |
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 416 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 1,027 yd | |
| The Nest | 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 269 Preston Road, Harrow | 88 yd | |
| Costa | 247 Preston Road, Harrow | 110 yd | |
| Boston Peri Peri | 263 Preston Road, Harrow | 110 yd | |
| Preston Kebab House | 249 Preston Road, Harrow | 110 yd | |
| Tasty Garden | 316 Preston Road, Harrow | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Superstore | 268 Preston Road, Harrow | 95 yd | |
| Zer Food Centre | 260-262 Preston Road, Harrow | 107 yd | |
| J R Stationmarket | 279 Preston Road, Harrow | 110 yd | |
| Preston News | 324 Preston Road, Harrow | 193 yd | |
| Abby's Food and Wines | 220 Preston Road, Wembley | 234 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 720 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Preston Manor High School CARLTON AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 961 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.