College Road is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5EL is located in the Queens Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, London, NW10 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5EP, NW10 5PS, NW10 5PT, NW10 5EN, NW10 5ER, NW10 5PX, NW10 5TE, NW10 5TD, NW10 5PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW10 5EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 44.3% | 49.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 55.7% | 50.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 57.3% | 54.2% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 28.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 51.5% | 44.1% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 15.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 56.9% | 57.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 61.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 60.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 30.1% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 0.4% | -23.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 591.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.4% higher than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
College Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 26th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 College Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2024-07-02 | £1,015,537 |
| Ground Floor Flat 11 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2022-05-04 | £463,702 |
| 41B College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-28 | £399,588 |
| 53A College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2020-10-23 | £441,016 |
| 37 College Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2020-09-03 | £1,069,560 |
NW10 5EL 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 59 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Frederica CofE Primary School College Road , NW10 5TP | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy Harvist Road , NW6 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Primary School Uffington Road , NW10 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Chamberlayne Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3NT | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Queensmill School Barlby Road , W10 6BH | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonara Cafe & Kitchen | 79 College Road, London | 209 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant | 58 College Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Elohim Restaurant/Sabor Brasileiro | Millennium Lodge, 639-659 Harrow Road | 222 yd | |
| SLB Cafe & Bar | 994 Harrow Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Touro | 988-992 Harrow Road, London | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | 665 Harrow Road, London | 246 yd | |
| The Island | 123 College Road, London | 424 yd | |
| Maggies Bar | 102 Chamberlayne Road, London | 576 yd | |
| The Whippet Inn | 64-66 Chamberlayne Road, London | 585 yd | |
| The Chamberlayne | 83 Chamberlayne Road, London | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MES | 996 Harrow Road, London | 270 yd | |
| Los Pollos | 1034 Harrow Road, London | 362 yd | |
| SushiSTORE | Within The Kensal Store, 112-114 College Road | 446 yd | |
| The Eatery NW10 | Within The Kensal Store -112-114 College Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Mum's | 1088 Harrow Road, London | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & D Food And Wine Stores | 62 College Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Kensal Green Londis Food Store | 998-1002 Harrow Road, London | 265 yd | |
| The Kensal Store | 112-114 College Road, London | 446 yd | |
| Texaco College Park Service | 875 Harrow Road, London | 457 yd | |
| L'angolo | 120 College Road, London | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Moberly Sports & Education Centre (Closed) Kilburn Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Moberly Sports Centre CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Her'S Gym & Spa (Closed) Harrow Road | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.