Fairlight Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW10 8AL 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 Fairlight Avenue, London, NW10 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 8AN, NW10 8AR, NW10 8AP, NW10 8UX, NW10 9AH, NW10 8TU, NW10 8AY, NW10 8AJ, NW10 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW10 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 46.5% | 55.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 34.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 3.3% | -8.6% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 32% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 21.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 38.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 16.4% | 6.6% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 36% | 24.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 12.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 48.2% | 54.6% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.7% | 54.5% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 30.9% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 4.5% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 5% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 19.2% | 6.0% | 13.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlight Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harlesden & Kensal Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Fairlight Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-21 | £468,249 |
| 13 Fairlight Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-01-18 | £300,612 |
| 15 Fairlight Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-11-04 | £387,644 |
| 21B Fairlight Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-12-09 | £432,674 |
| 37 Fairlight Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-01-18 | £482,185 |
NW10 8AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW10 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlesden Primary School Acton Lane , NW10 8UT | 2out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keble CofE Primary School Crownhill Road , NW10 4DR | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stonebridge School Shakespeare Avenue , NW10 8NG | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Wesley Road Hillside , Harlesden NW10 8PP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Goodson Road , Willesden NW10 9LS | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,479 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 | 2,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kay Independent School 32, Crouch Road , Brent NW10 8HR | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advance Education Unit 5 Unimix House , Abbey Road NW10 7TR | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaucho Express | 26 Station Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Dark and Light Coffee. | 24 High Street, London | 339 yd | |
| One Stop | Ground Floor, 17-19 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Flavourz Africana | 12 Craven Park Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Nakfa Restaurant Limited | 4 Library Parade, Craven Park Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawl | 25 High Street, London | 412 yd | |
| Sportsman | 58 Station Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Le Junction Pub | 47 Station Road, London | 481 yd | |
| Grand Junction Arms | Grand Junction Arms, Acton Lane | 605 yd | |
| The Green Man Pub, Restaurant & Tapas Bar | Green Man, 109 High Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amico Burgers | 129 Acton Lane, London | 289 yd | |
| Trinidad Roti Shop | 27 Craven Park Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Sweet Jam Rock Restaurant | 3 Craven Park Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 15 Craven Park Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 8 Mordaunt Road, London | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Food & Wine | 126 Acton Lane, London | 297 yd | |
| Maxideals | 16-18 High Street, London | 335 yd | |
| Requinte Brazil | 12 High Street, London | 340 yd | |
| Harlesden Food Centre | 9 Craven Park Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Foodwise | 6 Mordaunt Road, London | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Convent Of Jesus And Mary Language College CROWNHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.