Preston Hill is in Harrow and in Brent district. HA3 9XA 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 9XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA3 9XB, HA3 9XE, HA3 9XF, HA3 9TZ, HA3 9XD, HA3 9TY, HA3 9PN, HA3 9UZ, HA3 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA3 9XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 35.9% | 35.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 52.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 46.6% | 58.2% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.4% | 19% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 40% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 17.1% | 4.3% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 43.3% | 38.8% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 35.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 28.9% | 35.7% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 43.8% 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 | 45.2% | 43.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 20.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.1% 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 | 43.5% | 43.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 38.1% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 28.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.3% | 3.9% | -31.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 31.2% | 1.7% | 29.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Hill was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Preston Hill has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 101st lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151A Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2020-11-06 | £390,175 |
| 149 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2013-11-05 | £974,257 |
| 151A Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2013-09-10 | £337,971 |
| 145 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2013-05-01 | £504,298 |
| 153 Preston Hill, Harrow, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2007-06-05 | £396,749 |
HA3 9XA 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 9XA 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| 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 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxendon Manor Primary School Vista Way , Kenton HA3 0UX | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 4,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,347 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 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,344 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 | 5,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent 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 | 590 yd | |
| White Rose Flower & Cake | 298 Preston Road, Harrow | 725 yd | |
| Gusto 272 Ltd | 272 Preston Road, Harrow | 779 yd | |
| Wings | 294 Preston Road, Harrow | 779 yd | |
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 779 yd | |
| The Roisin | 1 Fryent Way, London | 964 yd | |
| J J Moons | 553 Kingsbury Road, London | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Garden | 316 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| Shiv Shakti Sweets & Savouries | 314 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| Top Taste | 269 Preston Road, Harrow | 863 yd | |
| Costa | 247 Preston Road, Harrow | 885 yd | |
| Boston Peri Peri | 263 Preston Road, Harrow | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston News | 324 Preston Road, Harrow | 583 yd | |
| Brent Foodbank - The Trussell Trust | LINDSAY PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, The Mall | 590 yd | |
| Preston Superstore | 268 Preston Road, Harrow | 865 yd | |
| Zer Food Centre | 260-262 Preston Road, Harrow | 876 yd | |
| J R Stationmarket | 279 Preston Road, Harrow | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Jfs School THE MALL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Claremont High School CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLAREMONT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Uxendon Manor Primary School VISTA WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Maccabi Gb @Kulanu KENTON MACCABI KENTON MACCABI SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 958 yd | |
| Woodcock Park Shaftesbury Avenue | tennis courts | 973 yd |
| The Gym (Kingsbury) KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.