Central Square is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 7AX is located in the Wembley Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Square, Wembley, HA9 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 7AH, HA9 7AF, HA9 7DR, HA9 7EX, HA0 4AP, HA0 4AF, HA9 7BY, HA9 7BS, HA9 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA9 7AX 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 | 49.2% | 50.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.9% | -0.9% | 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 HA9 7AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 47.3% | 34.4% | -12.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 51.6% | 27.4% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 2.5% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 49.8% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 21.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 7.6% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 46.8% | 23.0% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 10% | 5.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.9% 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 | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 40.1% | 20.6% | 3.1% | 37.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 14.1% | 5% | -9.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.4% | 5.5% | -7.9% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 22.7% | 17.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -63.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 25.7% 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 | 40.3% | 25.7% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -57.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 11.9% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.4% | 45.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 39.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% 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 | 36.4% | 25.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -57.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 19.2% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 44.1% | 17.5% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.2% | 76.7% | -33.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 8.8% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 22.9% | 1.2% | 21.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 25.9% | 1.7% | 24.2% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Square was 643.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 406.6% higher than the Alperton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Central Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Alperton and the 22nd highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 209.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Manor Court Central Square, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2021-07-14 | £157,104 |
| 14 Manor Court Central Square, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-07-12 | £233,968 |
| 29 Manor Court Central Square, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2016-11-29 | £134,496 |
| 40 Manor Court Central Square, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-07-22 | £154,125 |
| 14 Manor Court Central Square, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-10-23 | £257,064 |
The percentage of student residents living in HA9 7AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , HA9 7RY | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Chatsworth Avenue , HA9 6BE | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Waverley Avenue , HA9 6TA | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsley Primary School Tokyngton Avenue , HA9 6HT | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barham Primary School Danethorpe Road , HA0 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copland Community School Cecil Avenue , HA9 7DU | - not rated | 346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 4,312 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 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Manor 163 London Road , HA9 7EU | - not rated | 595 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corner School Douglas Avenue , Wembley HA0 4DT | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Noam Primary School 8-10 Forty Avenue , HA9 8JW | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 1,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Wembley | 6 Central Square, Wembley | 67 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Central Square, Wembley | 68 yd | |
| McDonalds | 482-484 High Road, Wembley | 148 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 505 High Road, Wembley | 155 yd | |
| DUNKIN' Wembley | 486 High Road, Wembley | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Moons | 397 High Road, Wembley | 298 yd | |
| The Liquor Station | 397A High Road, Wembley | 298 yd | |
| Barrel & Corner | 610-612 High Road, Wembley | 327 yd | |
| The Balkan Bar & Restaurant | 66C Ealing Road, Wembley | 507 yd | |
| The Corner House | 313 Harrow Road, Wembley | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai in Minutes / Kiosk B | 18B Central Square, Wembley | 2 yd | |
| New Royal Fried Chicken & Ribs | 443 High Road, Wembley | 37 yd | |
| Halwa Furqan Somalian Sweets | 5 Sevenex Parade, London Road | 64 yd | |
| Wenzel the Bakers | 3 Central Square, Wembley | 67 yd | |
| Swirldrop Treats | 522 High Road | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Food & Wine | 445 High Road, Wembley | 37 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-15 Central Square, Wembley | 42 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Central Square, Wembley | 42 yd | |
| Continental Stores | 4 Sevenex Parade, London Road | 64 yd | |
| Polmar (Bartek Deli Enterprises Ltd) | 510-512 High Road, Wembley | 114 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Wembley) UNIT 11-12 UNIT 11-12 CENTRAL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 88 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wembley) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Ark Elvin Academy CECIL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Junior School CHATSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Wembley) Elizabeth House Elizabeth House High Road | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| King Edward Vii Park KING EDWARD VII PARK KING EDWARD VII PARK PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Elsley Primary School Tokyngton Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Wembley And Sudbury Tennis Squash And Social Club SYLVESTER ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Wembley) HOLIDAY INN HOLIDAY INN EMPIRE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Barham Primary School DANETHORPE ROAD | 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 | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.