Balnacraig Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW10 1TE is located in the Dollis Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balnacraig Avenue, London, NW10 1TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 1TA, NW10 1TJ, NW10 1TH, NW10 1SU, NW10 1TD, NW10 1PW, NW10 1SJ, NW10 1SH, NW10 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW10 1TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW10 1TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 49.7% | 43.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 42.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 47.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around NW10 1TE this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 32.1% | 10.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 31.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 16.6% | 2.6% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 7.8% | -6.3% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 27.6% | 25.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 48% 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% | 48% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% 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 | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 40.4% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 30.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.2% | 1.3% | -31.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balnacraig Avenue was 191.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% higher than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balnacraig Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 166th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Balnacraig Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-02-07 | £623,968 |
| 25 Balnacraig Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-06-07 | £528,592 |
| 21 Balnacraig Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £571,000 | 2016-09-08 | £604,552 |
| 23 Balnacraig Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2016-03-22 | £600,480 |
| 49 Balnacraig Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2015-11-16 | £623,274 |
NW10 1TE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Junior and Infant School Northview Crescent , NW10 1RD | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 5,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neasden High School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School Neasden Lane , NW10 2UF | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 993 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 993 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,991 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,991 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 | 4,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Crest Sixth Form Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 993 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesden College of Technology Denzil Road , NW10 2XD | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane | 251-253 Neasden Lane, London | 178 yd | |
| Yumchi/Chowmoo | 275 Neasden Lane, Neasden | 191 yd | |
| Finezja/Family Restaurant | 236 Neasden Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| Ferreros Desserts Limited | 294 Neasden Lane, London | 226 yd | |
| KFC | 286 Neasden Lane, London | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffty Tom's | 249 Neasden Lane, London | 177 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 238 yd | |
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry and Juices | Unit 5, 237 Neasden Lane | 164 yd | |
| Al Sultan Market & Takeaway (Bondokgt Market) | 241 Neasden Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Shami Restaurant | 267 Neasden Lane, London | 188 yd | |
| The Greek Pitta | 271 Neasden Lane, London | 191 yd | |
| Subway | 260 Neasden Lane, London | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Wine Ltd | 246 Neasden Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| Food Express | 232 Neasden Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| Neasden Parade Fruit and Vegetable | 238-240 Neasden Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| Shell Neasden Retail Shop | Shell Neasden, 369 North Circular Road | 200 yd | |
| Delight | 330-336 Neasden Lane, London | 238 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Champions Temple CLIFFORD WAY | 342 yd | |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 970 yd | |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 1,026 yd | |
| St Marys C Of E Church Hall ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE NEASDEN LANE | 1,079 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.