College Road is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8RJ 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 College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8RN, HA9 8TF, HA9 8TQ, HA9 8TG, HA9 8RL, HA9 8TE, HA9 8RH, HA9 8RE, HA9 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA9 8RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 35.9% | 36.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 52.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 44.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 37.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 22.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 43.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5.2% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 27.8% | 26.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 23.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 36.3% | 38.3% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 41.3% | 41.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 23.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 23.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.4% 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 | 39.9% | 41.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 40.4% | 35.0% | 9.8% | 30.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 8% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.1% | 7.8% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 15.9% | 0.9% | 15.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 24.7% | 1.7% | 23.0% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
College Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Preston and the 313th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 College Road, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £698,000 | 2022-09-07 | £665,291 |
| 48 College Road, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-10-28 | £566,871 |
| 4 Moulin Terrace, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-09-17 | £646,068 |
| 36 College Road, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-11-23 | £578,193 |
| 54 College Road, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2020-09-24 | £513,647 |
HA9 8RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8RJ 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 8RJ 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Court Primary School Spencer Road , HA0 3SF | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 3,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,973 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 1,029 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 2,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patiseria Romaneasca La Vanea | 237 Preston Road, Wembley | 421 yd | |
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 427 yd | |
| Maya's Chai | 251-253 Preston Road, Harrow | 428 yd | |
| Al Stromboli | 205 Preston Road, Wembley | 440 yd | |
| Subway | 207 Preston Road, Wembley | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 482 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 495 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 552 yd | |
| The Nest | 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzels the Bakers | 231 Preston Road, Wembley | 426 yd | |
| Costa | 247 Preston Road, Harrow | 426 yd | |
| Boston Peri Peri | 263 Preston Road, Harrow | 426 yd | |
| Preston Kebab House | 249 Preston Road, Harrow | 426 yd | |
| Top Taste | 269 Preston Road, Harrow | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R Stationmarket | 279 Preston Road, Harrow | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley | 440 yd | |
| The Co-operative Store | 215-221 Preston Road, Wembley | 440 yd | |
| Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley | 440 yd | |
| Zer Food Centre | 260-262 Preston Road, Harrow | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 173 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 507 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Byron Court Primary School SPENCER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Northwick Park NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION THE FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.