Windermere Avenue is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8QS 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 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8QX, HA9 8QY, HA9 8RB, HA9 8RA, HA9 8QU, HA9 8QT, HA0 3RX, HA9 8QZ, HA0 3RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA9 8QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 33.7% | 33.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 58.6% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 21.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 45.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.6% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 29.9% | 27.4% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 24.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 4.6% | -8.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 39.9% 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 | 50.8% | 39.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 19.8% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 21.1% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% 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 | 48.9% | 39.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 37.5% | 33.1% | 9.8% | 27.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 13.2% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 34% | 5.2% | -28.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 15% | 0.9% | 14.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 20% | 1.7% | 18.3% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Avenue was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Windermere Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Preston and the 6th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Station Court Windermere Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-07-16 | £230,974 |
| 5 Station Court Windermere Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2011-08-03 | £213,045 |
| 4 Station Court Windermere Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-05-15 | £331,353 |
| 4 Station Court Windermere Avenue, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2001-11-02 | £280,200 |
HA9 8QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Court Primary School Spencer Road , HA0 3SF | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy South Kenton Spencer Road , HA0 3SF | 1out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Room Chaucer Ward , Northwick Park Hospital HA1 3UJ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Noam Primary School 8-10 Forty Avenue , HA9 8JW | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talkington Bates | Staff Canteen H & M Centre, Victory Park | 787 yd | |
| Al Stromboli | 205 Preston Road, Wembley | 920 yd | |
| Subway | 207 Preston Road, Wembley | 920 yd | |
| Patiseria Romaneasca La Vanea | 237 Preston Road, Wembley | 932 yd | |
| Karahi King | 213-215C East Lane, Wembley | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 123 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 146 yd | |
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 902 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Spice | 112 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 123 yd | |
| Manglik Foods | 110 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 150 yd | |
| Unknown Signature Cuisine | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 430 yd | |
| Meedivko Savouries Ltd. | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 512 yd | |
| Hakka House Indo Chinese / Culinart | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today's your Local Store | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 122 yd | |
| Costcutter & Post Office | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 123 yd | |
| Jiffy Grocery | 01 January 2024, Wembley Commercial Centre | 512 yd | |
| Rombull Foods Limited | 5D Main Drive, East Lane Business Park | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | 86 East Lane, Wembley | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Court Primary School SPENCER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 326 yd |
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Northwick Park NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION THE FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 684 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Sudbury Court Sports Club EAST LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.