Forty Avenue is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8LQ is located in the Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forty Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8LH, HA9 8LP, HA9 8JP, HA9 8JN, HA9 8LG, HA9 8LJ, HA9 8LF, HA9 8HY, HA9 8FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA9 8LQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 52.4% | 45.5% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 54.5% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 34.4% | 41.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 39.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 34.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 11.2% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
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 | 23.9% | 24.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 32.7% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 12.7% | 8.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.5% | 22.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 44.3% | 46.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 51.4% | 42.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 20.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.5% 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 | 49.6% | 42% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 37.5% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 27.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 4.3% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 8.9% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 16.4% | 1.7% | 14.7% |
| Jewish | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forty Avenue was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Forty Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 165th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-04-04 | £700,775 |
| 60 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2014-02-26 | £808,444 |
| 52 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2007-11-30 | £1,116,680 |
| 50 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2007-01-29 | £904,933 |
| 48 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 1998-12-21 | £1,291,901 |
HA9 8LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
HA9 8LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 93 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,405 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 | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , HA9 7RY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,881 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 | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Level Academy Third Floor, Ujima House , 388 Wembley High Road HA9 6AR | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 375 yd | |
| DG Bar & Restaurant | 10 The Broadway, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop/The London Lunchbox Company | 11 The Broadway, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Lagos Island Restaurant Wembley | 13 The Broadway, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| The Shed Wembley | Right, 16 The Broadway | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Bar | 120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 541 yd | |
| The Wembley Tavern | 121 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 550 yd | |
| Stadium Sports Bar -First Class Sports Bar Ltd | 125 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 613 yd | |
| Boxpark Trading Ltd (Inc. Dining Area and Bar) | 15 Boxpark Wembley, 18 Olympic Way | 791 yd | |
| Bad Axe Throwing | 33 Boxpark Wembley, 18 Olympic Way | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppercorn Chicken | 14 Empire Parade, Empire Way | 588 yd | |
| The Early Bird | The Early Bird, 109 Raglan Court | 605 yd | |
| Chicken World | 145 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 613 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Olympic Way, Wembley | 724 yd | |
| Vegan Hub LTD | 5 Carlton Parade, Preston Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tache Romanesc | 20 The Broadway, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Day One Express Retail Limited | 15 The Broadway, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| LAKOMKA | 91 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 501 yd | |
| Capital Food & Wine | 107 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 550 yd | |
| Exotic Off License (Exotic Food Store (Wembley) Ltd)) | 117 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor High School CARLTON AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Wembley Primary School EAST LANE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Wembley Park Sports Ground (Closed) Forty Avenue | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Wembley Leisure Centre Grand Felda House Grand Felda House Empire Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Wembley) (Closed) Empire Way | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Ark Academy BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 883 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Wembley) LAKESIDE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wembley) (Closed) Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.