Dorchester Way is in Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 9RQ 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 Dorchester Way, Harrow, HA3 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 9SQ, HA3 9TQ, HA3 9RG, HA3 9SG, HA3 9RF, HA3 9RH, HA3 9RE, HA3 9TH, HA3 9SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 9RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 9RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 31.6% | 29% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 57.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 53% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 19.7% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 46.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 39.8% | 40.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 37.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 13% | 4.4% | -8.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 23.7% | 23.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 40.1% | 36.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 11.7% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 27.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.5% 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 | 39.3% | 36.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 42.5% | 38.8% | 9.8% | 32.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 41.8% | 8.9% | -32.9% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 26.1% | 1.7% | 24.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Way was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Kenton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorchester Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Kenton and the 44th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dorchester Way, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-10-28 | £622,780 |
| 23 Dorchester Way, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,350 | 2022-07-28 | £663,378 |
| 31 Dorchester Way, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2015-10-15 | £630,625 |
| 43 Dorchester Way, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2015-01-19 | £691,004 |
| 25 Dorchester Way, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2014-07-17 | £660,001 |
HA3 9RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9RQ 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 4,385 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Park Baptist Church- Kitchen | Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall | 236 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 710 Kenton Road, Harrow | 558 yd | |
| Dosa Express | 730-732 Kenton Road, Harrow | 558 yd | |
| KARAK CHAII | 557 Kingsbury Road, London | 660 yd | |
| Mo's Restaurant | 559 Kingsbury Road, London | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roisin | 1 Fryent Way, London | 623 yd | |
| J J Moons | 553 Kingsbury Road, London | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujju Dhaba Express | 6 Honeypot Lane, London | 653 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 642 Kingsbury Road, London | 731 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 654 Kingsbury Road, London | 731 yd | |
| Hot Spott | 648 Kingsbury Road, London | 731 yd | |
| Pani Puri (Units 1-4) | Unit 1, 513 Kingsbury Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodbank - The Trussell Trust | LINDSAY PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, The Mall | 236 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Supermarket, Kingsbury Circle | 609 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 571-573 Kingsbury Road, London | 632 yd | |
| Aldi | 634-640 Kingsbury Road, London | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 664 Kingsbury Road, London | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jfs School THE MALL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| The Gym (Kingsbury) KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School VISTA WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Maccabi Gb @Kulanu KENTON MACCABI KENTON MACCABI SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 912 yd | |
| Woodcock Park Shaftesbury Avenue | tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.