Palermo Road is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5YS 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 5YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5YJ, NW10 5YL, NW10 5YN, NW10 5YH, NW10 5YR, NW10 5UT, NW10 5YP, NW10 5NA, NW10 5YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW10 5YS 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 5YS, 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 125.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palermo Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 277th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 - 61 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2025-01-21 | £1,419,428 |
| 47 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2024-01-31 | £757,523 |
| 65 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-01-19 | £831,278 |
| 55 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2017-12-08 | £978,537 |
| 41 Palermo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £777,500 | 2014-08-06 | £1,050,090 |
NW10 5YS 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 , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,797 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 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 76 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keble CofE Primary School Crownhill Road , NW10 4DR | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Frederica CofE Primary School College Road , NW10 5TP | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Primary School Uffington Road , NW10 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,420 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 | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,430 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 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 584 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor School Chamberlayne Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 1,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qabana Limited | Unit 1, Darwin House | 122 yd | |
| Tong Kanom Thai | 833 Harrow Road, London | 170 yd | |
| Zion Cafe | 841 Harrow Road, London | 170 yd | |
| Centro Galego De Londres | 869 Harrow Road, London | 171 yd | |
| Home Hire Bartender | 6 Scrubs Lane, London | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle | 252 High Street, London | 352 yd | |
| Angie's | 127 High Street, London | 597 yd | |
| The Green Man Pub, Restaurant & Tapas Bar | Green Man, 109 High Street | 698 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 95 High Street, London | 698 yd | |
| Villa Country Club | 75 Park Parade, London | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Burger & Pizza Ltd | 811 Harrow Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Mum's | 1088 Harrow Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Assal 2 | 1076 Harrow Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Nick's Caribbean | 203 High Street, London | 344 yd | |
| Basil and Sauce | 206 High Street, London | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food And Wine Harrow Road Convenience Store | 829 Harrow Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Shalprika | 5 Furness Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Furness Stores | Furness Stores, 8 Furness Road | 272 yd | |
| Anna Stores | 807 Harrow Road, London | 321 yd | |
| The Tech Plug | 791 Harrow Road, London | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Convent Of Jesus And Mary Language College CROWNHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 982 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.