Shakespeare Drive is in Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 9TW 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 Shakespeare Drive, Harrow, HA3 9TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 9TS, HA3 9UE, HA3 9TP, HA3 9TL, HA3 9UF, HA3 9TT, HA3 9TJ, HA3 9TN, HA3 9TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA3 9TW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.9% | 49.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 31.3% | 31.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 53.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 43.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.8% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 20.8% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around HA3 9TW this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 32.5% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 33% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 16.7% | 3.8% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 21.9% | 30.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 27.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 36.5% | 35.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 50.1% | 42.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 17.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 23.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.9% 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 | 49.3% | 42.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 40.9% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 31.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 3.8% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 26.9% | 1.7% | 25.2% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Drive was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 349th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Shakespeare Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2005-02-24 | £629,677 |
| 14 Shakespeare Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 1999-03-12 | £619,280 |
| 14 Shakespeare Drive, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,750 | 1996-03-27 | £689,219 |
| 10 Shakespeare Drive, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1995-08-09 | £635,625 |
HA3 9TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,964 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 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,450 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 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,631 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 | 4,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 442 yd | |
| KARAK CHAII | 557 Kingsbury Road, London | 768 yd | |
| Mo's Restaurant | 559 Kingsbury Road, London | 768 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 547 Kingsbury Road, London | 768 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 549 Kingsbury Road, London | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roisin | 1 Fryent Way, London | 737 yd | |
| J J Moons | 553 Kingsbury Road, London | 768 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Garden | 316 Preston Road, Harrow | 811 yd | |
| Shiv Shakti Sweets & Savouries | 314 Preston Road, Harrow | 811 yd | |
| Gujju Dhaba Express | 6 Honeypot Lane, London | 829 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 642 Kingsbury Road, London | 850 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 654 Kingsbury Road, London | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodbank - The Trussell Trust | LINDSAY PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, The Mall | 442 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 571-573 Kingsbury Road, London | 752 yd | |
| Preston News | 324 Preston Road, Harrow | 811 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Supermarket, Kingsbury Circle | 812 yd | |
| Aldi | 634-640 Kingsbury Road, London | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jfs School THE MALL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| The Gym (Kingsbury) KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 944 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.