Waterside Close is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 9PB is located in the Barnhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterside Close, Wembley, HA9 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 9BX, HA9 9BU, HA9 9BP, HA9 9BY, HA9 9DL, HA9 9DN, HA9 9DJ, HA9 9DA, NW10 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA9 9PB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA9 9PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 44.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 40.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 49% | 58.2% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 24.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 35.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 16.6% | 3.8% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 17% | 17.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 28.7% | 34% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 12.9% | 7.7% | -5.2% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 39.9% | 38.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 22.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 19.9% | 14.4% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 16.4% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.6% 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 | 36.4% | 38.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 31.6% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 6.6% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside Close was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterside Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 165.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Waterside Close, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2023-05-26 | £626,097 |
| 8 Waterside Close, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-08-26 | £421,317 |
| 7 Waterside Close, Wembley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £38,700 | 2020-03-23 | £43,099 |
| 6 Waterside Close, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-08-02 | £743,594 |
| 2 Waterside Close, Wembley, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £569,250 | 2015-07-15 | £730,755 |
HA9 9PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HA9 9PB 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakington Manor Primary School Oakington Manor Drive , HA9 6NF | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northview Junior and Infant School Northview Crescent , NW10 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community 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 | 956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 323 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 461 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 486 Neasden Lane North, London | 517 yd | |
| Enjoy Cafe | Enjoy Cafe, Fourth Way | 534 yd | |
| Neasden L T Depot | NEASDEN L T DEPOT, North Circular Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 763 yd | |
| Torch Public House | 1-5 Bridge Road, Wembley | 1,041 yd | |
| The Crock of Gold | 23 Bridge Road, Wembley | 1,041 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 323 yd | |
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 374 yd | |
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 374 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 374 yd | |
| Golden Pizza | 401 Neasden Lane North, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 323 yd | |
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 374 yd | |
| Costcutter. Original Turkish shop. Express shop | 494-496 Neasden Lane North, London | 448 yd | |
| 24 Seven | 490-492 Neasden Lane North, London | 483 yd | |
| The COOP | 25 Olympic Way, Wembley | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 413 yd | |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 857 yd | |
| Tokyngton Recreation Ground Grove Way | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.