Montpelier Rise is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8RQ 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 Montpelier Rise, Wembley, HA9 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8QY, HA9 8QX, HA9 8RD, HA9 8RF, HA9 8RG, HA9 8RH, HA9 8QS, HA9 8RA, HA9 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA9 8RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.1% | 47% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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% | 29.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 58.3% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 41.1% | 48.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40% | 35.7% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 11.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 18.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 50.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 15.9% | 2.5% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.4% 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 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 26.4% | 22.6% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 43.5% | 41.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -40.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 50.4% | 47.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 16% | 20.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 17.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.3% 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 | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 40.3% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 30.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.1% | 2.3% | -31.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 22.9% | 1.7% | 21.2% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montpelier Rise was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montpelier Rise has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Preston and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38A Montpelier Rise, Wembley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-11-04 | £577,092 |
| 68 Montpelier Rise, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-23 | £420,417 |
| 51 Montpelier Rise, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-12-10 | £599,298 |
| 82 Montpelier Rise, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-12-17 | £707,844 |
| 41D Montpelier Rise, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-12-02 | £353,904 |
HA9 8RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8RQ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,011 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 | 1,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,873 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,037 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,088 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 | 1,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Stromboli | 205 Preston Road, Wembley | 756 yd | |
| Subway | 207 Preston Road, Wembley | 756 yd | |
| Patiseria Romaneasca La Vanea | 237 Preston Road, Wembley | 757 yd | |
| Maya's Chai | 251-253 Preston Road, Harrow | 773 yd | |
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 230 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 262 yd | |
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 757 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Spice | 112 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 230 yd | |
| Manglik Foods | 110 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 234 yd | |
| Unknown Signature Cuisine | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 530 yd | |
| Meedivko Savouries Ltd. | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 598 yd | |
| Hakka House Indo Chinese / Culinart | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter & Post Office | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 230 yd | |
| Today's your Local Store | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 230 yd | |
| Jiffy Grocery | 01 January 2024, Wembley Commercial Centre | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley | 756 yd | |
| The Co-operative Store | 215-221 Preston Road, Wembley | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 180 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Byron Court Primary School SPENCER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 607 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Northwick Park NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION THE FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.