Elmstead Avenue is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8NR 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 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8NY, HA9 8LY, HA9 8NT, HA9 8NS, HA9 8NX, HA9 8LZ, HA9 8NB, HA9 9QL, HA9 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA9 8NR is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 38.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 54.6% | 58.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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 | 13.7% | 27.9% | 14.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 8.6% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 32.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 24% | 4.8% | -19.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 16.4% | 7.5% | -8.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 40.9% | 51.5% | 10.6% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 30.9% 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 | 34.5% | 30.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 23.6% | 41.1% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 35.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 19.9% | -12.4% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.7% 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 | 33.3% | 30.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -52.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 25.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.6% | 22.4% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 19.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 7.5% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.9% | 76.7% | -36.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 25.3% | 0.9% | 24.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.9% | 37.2% | -31.3% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 15.2% | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmstead Avenue was 306.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 397.6% higher than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Elmstead Avenue has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Preston and the 82nd highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

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 3 Elmstead Court, 71 - 81 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-24 | £342,014 |
| Flat 7 Elmstead Court, 71 - 81 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-05-31 | £406,744 |
| Flat 3 Elmstead Court, 71 - 81 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-03-04 | £340,748 |
| Flat 3 Elmstead Court, 71 - 81 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-03-31 | £272,460 |
| Flat 5 Elmstead Court, 71 - 81 Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-11-05 | £333,982 |
HA9 8NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 27% 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 8NR 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 8NR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Construction | 43 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley Primary School East Lane , HA9 7NW | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,419 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 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 477 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 1,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Base | 3-7 Lincoln Parade, Preston Road | 294 yd | |
| 2PL Dragon | 224C Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Spice N Bites | 222 Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Al Stromboli | 205 Preston Road, Wembley | 391 yd | |
| Subway | 207 Preston Road, Wembley | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 379 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 522 yd | |
| The Wembley Tavern | 121 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 1,076 yd | |
| Parish Bar | 120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Hub LTD | 5 Carlton Parade, Preston Road | 296 yd | |
| Blue Oyster Fish Bar | 190 Preston Road, Wembley | 334 yd | |
| PROPER PIZZA WEMBLEY | Rear of 222 Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Fancy Chicken and Pizza | 226 Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Go Burger | 224B Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4 Less | 194 Preston Road, Wembley | 334 yd | |
| Abby's Food and Wines | 220 Preston Road, Wembley | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley | 391 yd | |
| The Co-operative Store | 215-221 Preston Road, Wembley | 391 yd | |
| Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley | 391 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor High School CARLTON AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 681 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Wembley Park Sports Ground (Closed) Forty Avenue | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Wembley Primary School EAST LANE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Ark Academy BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.