Palermo Road is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5YR is located in the Harlesden & Kensal Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palermo Road, London, NW10 5YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5YP, NW10 5YH, NW10 5YJ, NW10 4QG, NW10 5YS, NW10 4QD, NW10 5NF, NW10 4QE, NW10 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW10 5YR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 57.1% | 52.1% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 46.1% | 55.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 24.9% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 36.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 14.8% | 4.3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 5.7% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 53.6% | 42.6% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 13.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 17% | 12% | -5.0% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.4% 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 | 44.7% | 48.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 30.4% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 6.5% | -9.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 5% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palermo Road was 118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palermo Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 298th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 13 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-10-29 | £366,450 |
| 13A Palermo Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2016-08-03 | £538,661 |
| 19A Palermo Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2008-05-27 | £596,059 |
| 19A Palermo Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2008-04-17 | £454,133 |
| 19A Palermo Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2008-04-07 | £847,698 |
NW10 5YR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness Junior School Furness Road , NW10 5YT | - not rated | 80 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Infant School Furness Road , NW10 5YT | - not rated | 80 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 80 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | - not rated | 80 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Willesden High School Doyle Gardens , NW10 3ST | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | - not rated | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,245 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 | 2,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 5,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott House School The Church of God of Prophecy , Tubbs Road NW10 4SD | - not rated | 304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , Harlesden NW10 3UN | 2out of 4 | 645 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott House School 10 Station Road , Harlesden NW10 4UE | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TCS Primary (Special Needs) School Minet House , 24 Minet Avenue NW10 8AH | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Galego De Londres | 869 Harrow Road, London | 188 yd | |
| Qabana Limited | Unit 1, Darwin House | 192 yd | |
| Paradise | 248-250 High Street, London | 211 yd | |
| Duniya Events | 203 High Street, London | 230 yd | |
| Mind the Brew | 244 High Street, London | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle | 252 High Street, London | 239 yd | |
| Angie's | 127 High Street, London | 495 yd | |
| The Green Man Pub, Restaurant & Tapas Bar | Green Man, 109 High Street | 599 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 95 High Street, London | 599 yd | |
| Villa Country Club | 75 Park Parade, London | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick's Caribbean | 203 High Street, London | 230 yd | |
| Basil and Sauce | 206 High Street, London | 319 yd | |
| 5 Star Burger & Pizza Ltd | 811 Harrow Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Mum's | 1088 Harrow Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Assal 2 | 1076 Harrow Road, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalprika | 5 Furness Road, London | 144 yd | |
| Furness Stores | Furness Stores, 8 Furness Road | 161 yd | |
| Harlesden Convenience Store | 222 High Street, London | 310 yd | |
| Food And Wine Harrow Road Convenience Store | 829 Harrow Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Anna Stores | 807 Harrow Road, London | 416 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Convent Of Jesus And Mary Language College CROWNHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.