Hirst Crescent is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 7HE is located in the Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hirst Crescent, Wembley, HA9 7HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 7HH, HA9 7HL, HA9 7NS, HA9 7NY, HA9 7HF, HA9 7HJ, HA9 7PB, HA9 7QJ, HA9 7NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA9 7HE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 57.4% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 42.6% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 38.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 56.3% | 52.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 15% | 18% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 38.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 18.5% | 2.2% | -16.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 31.4% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 28.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 18.3% | 13.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -68.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 12.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 42.6% | 46.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 24.4% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.3% 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 | 42.2% | 46.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 36.3% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 26.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 4.4% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 22.5% | 46.2% | -23.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hirst Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Preston average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 44 Bell House Hirst Crescent, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-08 | £309,458 |
| Flat 40 Bell House Hirst Crescent, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-11-28 | £292,285 |
| Flat 58 Bell House Hirst Crescent, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-09-28 | £288,414 |
| Flat 16 Bell House Hirst Crescent, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-06-23 | £291,288 |
| Flat 53 Bell House Hirst Crescent, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-05-10 | £312,280 |
HA9 7HE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA9 7HE 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Primary School East Lane , HA9 7NW | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley Manor Junior School East Lane , HA9 7NW | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley Manor Infant School East Lane , HA9 7NW | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , HA9 7RY | 3out of 4 | 865 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 | 3,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copland Community School Cecil Avenue , HA9 7DU | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Free schools | 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 | 738 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 | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,296 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 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxlow School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Noam Primary School 8-10 Forty Avenue , HA9 8JW | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley Manor 163 London Road , HA9 7EU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Cafe | 8 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| DG Bar & Restaurant | 10 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop/The London Lunchbox Company | 11 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| Lagos Island Restaurant Wembley | 13 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| The Shed Wembley | Right, 16 The Broadway | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 865 yd | |
| Green Man Pub | Green Man Hotel, Dagmar Avenue | 898 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 1,051 yd | |
| Parish Bar | 120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Pizza | 15 Osram Road, East Lane Business Park | 301 yd | |
| GAVS KITCHEN LTD/ LA FUSION UK LTD/ ANCESTRAL ELEMENTS LTD | 18 Osram Road, East Lane Business Park | 381 yd | |
| Subway | 185 East Lane, Wembley | 555 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 209 East Lane, Wembley | 645 yd | |
| Meedivko Savouries Ltd. | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 96-97 Hirst Crescent, Wembley | 43 yd | |
| Tache Romanesc | 20 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| Day One Express Retail Limited | 15 The Broadway, Wembley | 362 yd | |
| Rombull Foods Limited | 5D Main Drive, East Lane Business Park | 385 yd | |
| Selvam's Food and Wine | 197 East Lane, Wembley | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wembley Primary School EAST LANE | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 651 yd |
| King Edward Vii Park KING EDWARD VII PARK KING EDWARD VII PARK PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Preston Manor High School CARLTON AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Wembley Cricket Club ASH WALK | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Wembley) (Closed) Empire Way | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.