College Road is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5HS is located in the Harlesden & Kensal Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, London, NW10 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5HA, NW10 5HD, NW10 5HB, NW10 3PE, NW10 5EY, NW10 5HL, NW10 3PG, NW10 3DB, NW10 3QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW10 5HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW10 5HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 50.2% | 47.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
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 | 55.7% | 60.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 52.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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 | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 0.8% | -5.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57.5% | 62% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 61.1% | 58.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 6.6% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 57.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 28.4% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 1.1% | -22.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 114th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Bowerdean Court, 141 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2014-08-22 | £600,527 |
| Flat 4 Bowerdean Court, 141 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-01-26 | £520,784 |
| Flat 7 Bowerdean Court, 141 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,666 | 2010-11-09 | £378,989 |
| Flat 4 Bowerdean Court, 141 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £355,000 | 2008-12-17 | £645,973 |
| Flat 4 Bowerdean Court, 141 College Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £355,000 | 2008-12-17 | £645,973 |
NW10 5HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,187 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 | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,319 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 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Primary School Uffington Road , NW10 3TL | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy Harvist Road , NW6 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 2,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,303 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 | 555 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 907 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 977 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 1,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morty & Bob's | 118 College Road, London | 37 yd | |
| Sonara Cafe & Kitchen | 79 College Road, London | 254 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant | 58 College Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Espresso | 14 Station Terrace, London | 526 yd | |
| Agorama | 109 Chamberlayne Road, London | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Island | 123 College Road, London | 38 yd | |
| Maggies Bar | 102 Chamberlayne Road, London | 516 yd | |
| The Chamberlayne | 83 Chamberlayne Road, London | 653 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 665 Harrow Road, London | 677 yd | |
| The Whippet Inn | 64-66 Chamberlayne Road, London | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eatery NW10 | Within The Kensal Store -112-114 College Road, London | 38 yd | |
| SushiSTORE | Within The Kensal Store, 112-114 College Road | 40 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 111 Chamberlayne Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Eat Sushi | 16 Station Terrace, London | 578 yd | |
| Los Pollos | 1034 Harrow Road, London | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Supermarket | 104-108 College Road, London | 37 yd | |
| Texaco College Park Service | 875 Harrow Road, London | 37 yd | |
| L'angolo | 120 College Road, London | 37 yd | |
| The Kensal Store | 112-114 College Road, London | 40 yd | |
| C & D Food And Wine Stores | 62 College Road, London | 259 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Moberly Sports & Education Centre (Closed) Kilburn Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.