Preston Hill is in Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 9SD 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 Hill, Harrow, HA3 9SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 9SB, HA3 9QZ, HA3 9RD, HA3 9RB, HA3 9RH, HA3 9SA, HA3 0TA, HA3 9RA, HA3 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 9SD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 28.4% | 26.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 60.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.4% | 23.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 6.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 42% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 13% | 3% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 60.3% | 55.4% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 52.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 20.2% | 28.4% | 8.2% | 81.4% | -53.0% |
| Arab | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 35.6% 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 | 42.3% | 35.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 20.8% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 20.7% | 18.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.9% | 22.9% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 46.7% 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 | 39.4% | 35.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 46.7% | 42.4% | 9.8% | 36.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 43% | 3.1% | -39.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.8% | 37.2% | -34.4% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Hindu | 46% | 1.7% | 44.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Hill was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.5% lower than the Kenton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Preston Hill has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Kenton and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-09-04 | £648,078 |
| 26 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2015-10-16 | £563,110 |
| 22 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2013-01-10 | £654,041 |
| 24 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2011-12-08 | £661,880 |
| 14 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2010-11-03 | £837,069 |
HA3 9SD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,397 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 | - not rated | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Glebe Avenue , Kenton HA3 9LF | 2out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 567 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | - not rated | 567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 2,177 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 | 3,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,094 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 | 4,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,099 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 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 4,635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School All Saints Parish Hall , Shrewsbury Avenue HA3 9LX | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community special school | 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 | 177 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 710 Kenton Road, Harrow | 276 yd | |
| Dosa Express | 730-732 Kenton Road, Harrow | 276 yd | |
| KARAK CHAII | 557 Kingsbury Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Mo's Restaurant | 559 Kingsbury Road, London | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roisin | 1 Fryent Way, London | 423 yd | |
| J J Moons | 553 Kingsbury Road, London | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujju Dhaba Express | 6 Honeypot Lane, London | 398 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 642 Kingsbury Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 654 Kingsbury Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Hot Spott | 648 Kingsbury Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Pani Puri (Units 1-4) | Unit 1, 513 Kingsbury Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodbank - The Trussell Trust | LINDSAY PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, The Mall | 177 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Supermarket, Kingsbury Circle | 341 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 571-573 Kingsbury Road, London | 425 yd | |
| Aldi | 634-640 Kingsbury Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 664 Kingsbury Road, London | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Kingsbury) KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Jfs School THE MALL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School VISTA WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Queensbury Park RUTH CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Maccabi Gb @Kulanu KENTON MACCABI KENTON MACCABI SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 951 yd | |
| Woodcock Park Shaftesbury Avenue | tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.