Rydal Gardens is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8SA 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 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8RZ, HA9 8SD, HA9 8SE, HA9 8TL, HA9 8RF, HA9 8SG, HA9 8RD, HA9 8TW, HA9 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA9 8SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 30.7% | 31.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 54.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 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 (87.3%) 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 | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 38.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 19.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 7.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 44.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.6% 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% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 39% | 34.4% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 31.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 25% | 29.6% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -51.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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 | 50.3% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.7% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 13.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 19% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.1% 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 | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 37.1% | 33.1% | 9.8% | 27.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.8% | 5.3% | -29.5% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 27.5% | 1.7% | 25.8% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Gardens was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rydal Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Preston and the 198th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-05-29 | £694,021 |
| 49 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-10-16 | £604,824 |
| 25 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £599,000 | 2018-03-27 | £693,830 |
| 47 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2017-09-22 | £687,374 |
| 65 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2017-02-08 | £682,242 |
HA9 8SA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8SA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Infant School Carlisle Gardens , Mount Stewart Avenue HA3 0JX | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Stewart Junior School Mount Stewart Avenue , Kenton HA3 0JX | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,754 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 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Primary School 80 Gayton Road , Harrow HA1 2LS | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London 13 Kenton Road , HA1 2BW | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYA'S BOBA | Left, 259 Preston Road | 891 yd | |
| Maya's Chai | 251-253 Preston Road, Harrow | 900 yd | |
| Patiseria Romaneasca La Vanea | 237 Preston Road, Wembley | 904 yd | |
| Al Stromboli | 205 Preston Road, Wembley | 929 yd | |
| Subway | 207 Preston Road, Wembley | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 104-106 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 312 yd | |
| The Windermere | Windermere, Windermere Avenue | 523 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 934 yd | |
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manglik Foods | 110 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 287 yd | |
| Kenton Spice | 112 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 312 yd | |
| Unknown Signature Cuisine | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 809 yd | |
| Meedivko Savouries Ltd. | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 884 yd | |
| Hakka House Indo Chinese / Culinart | Unit GD Building B, Wembley Commercial Centre | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter & Post Office | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 312 yd | |
| Today's your Local Store | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley | 312 yd | |
| Jiffy Grocery | 01 January 2024, Wembley Commercial Centre | 884 yd | |
| J R Stationmarket | 279 Preston Road, Harrow | 891 yd | |
| Tesco | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Park College Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Northwick Park NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION NORTHWICK PARK SPORTS PAVILION THE FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| John Billam Sports Ground Woodcock Hill | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Byron Court Primary School SPENCER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Tenterden Sports Ground Preston Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 886 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 968 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.