Purves Road is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5SY 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 Purves Road, London, NW10 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5TA, NW10 5SU, NW10 5QG, NW10 5QD, NW10 5TD, NW10 5TB, NW10 5QB, NW10 5ST, NW10 5QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW10 5SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW10 5SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 52.9% | 57.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 25.4% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46.9% | 53.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 11% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 14.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 52.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.9% | 6.9% | -8.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 56.8% | 64.5% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 68% | 59.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.1% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 59.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 25.8% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 3.2% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purves Road was 233.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Purves Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 117th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Purves Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2024-08-20 | £1,164,276 |
| 47 Purves Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2020-12-18 | £589,225 |
| 45A Purves Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-02-07 | £500,355 |
| 41 Purves Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2017-06-23 | £465,240 |
| 41 Purves Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-12-22 | £452,617 |
NW10 5SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,182 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 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy Harvist Road , NW6 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Primary School Uffington Road , NW10 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,923 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 | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,375 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 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,795 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 | 807 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 1,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touro | 988-992 Harrow Road, London | 211 yd | |
| SLB Cafe & Bar | 994 Harrow Road, London | 218 yd | |
| Sonara Cafe & Kitchen | 79 College Road, London | 222 yd | |
| Manos Grill Limited | 1026 Harrow Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Galpao Brazilian Bar and Kitchen | 1024 Harrow Road, London | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | 665 Harrow Road, London | 302 yd | |
| The Island | 123 College Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Maggies Bar | 102 Chamberlayne Road, London | 694 yd | |
| The Chamberlayne | 83 Chamberlayne Road, London | 757 yd | |
| The Whippet Inn | 64-66 Chamberlayne Road, London | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MES | 996 Harrow Road, London | 211 yd | |
| Los Pollos | 1034 Harrow Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Mum's | 1088 Harrow Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Assal 2 | 1076 Harrow Road, London | 318 yd | |
| SushiSTORE | Within The Kensal Store, 112-114 College Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensal Green Londis Food Store | 998-1002 Harrow Road, London | 212 yd | |
| C & D Food And Wine Stores | 62 College Road, London | 251 yd | |
| Co-op | 765 - 767 Harrow Road, London | 306 yd | |
| The Co-op Supermarket | 765 -767 Harrow Road, London | 306 yd | |
| Rio Grande Meat Market | 775 Harrow Road, London | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Moberly Sports & Education Centre (Closed) Kilburn Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Moberly Sports Centre CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Her'S Gym & Spa (Closed) Harrow Road | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.