Acton Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW10 8TT 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 Acton Lane, London, NW10 8TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 9AA, NW10 8UX, NW10 9AH, NW10 9DY, NW10 9DX, NW10 8AJ, NW10 8AG, NW10 9DZ, NW10 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW10 8TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 8TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 46.2% | 58.6% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 21.4% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.2% | 23.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 32% | 16.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 26.2% | 3.4% | -22.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 15.7% |
| Other Black | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 35.4% | 30.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -50.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.1% 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 | 44.6% | 50% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 31.1% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 6.8% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 4.1% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 8% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Lane 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 -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2016-08-17 | £1,298,558 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW10 8TT 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 3,375 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 | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keble CofE Primary School Crownhill Road , NW10 4DR | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Primary School Longstone Avenue , Willesden NW10 3UD | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Junior School Furness Road , NW10 5YT | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Infant School Furness Road , NW10 5YT | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | - not rated | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Willesden High School Doyle Gardens , NW10 3ST | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,001 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 | 3,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,977 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 | 4,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott House School 10 Station Road , Harlesden NW10 4UE | - not rated | 150 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TCS Primary (Special Needs) School Minet House , 24 Minet Avenue NW10 8AH | - not rated | 154 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott House School The Church of God of Prophecy , Tubbs Road NW10 4SD | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , Harlesden NW10 3UN | 2out of 4 | 807 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark and Light Coffee. | 24 High Street, London | 180 yd | |
| Gaucho Express | 26 Station Road, London | 184 yd | |
| One Stop | Ground Floor, 17-19 High Street | 206 yd | |
| Blakes Coffee House | 57 High Street, London | 247 yd | |
| Flavourz Africana | 12 Craven Park Road, London | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawl | 25 High Street, London | 232 yd | |
| Sportsman | 58 Station Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Le Junction Pub | 47 Station Road, London | 344 yd | |
| The Green Man Pub, Restaurant & Tapas Bar | Green Man, 109 High Street | 445 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 95 High Street, London | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 34C High Street, London | 193 yd | |
| Princes Pizza | 3 Manor Parade, Station Road | 197 yd | |
| Smesh Burgir, Grilldo's, Diagona UK, Buble | Unit 9, 21 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 23 High Street, London | 232 yd | |
| Burger King | 7 Harlesden Plaza, Tavistock Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxideals | 16-18 High Street, London | 189 yd | |
| Requinte Brazil | 12 High Street, London | 192 yd | |
| Mang Pinoy @ Kabul Plaza | 42-44 High Street, London | 193 yd | |
| Way 2 Save International Supermarket | 37-41 High Street, London | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-2 Harlesden Plaza, Tavistock Road | 236 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Convent Of Jesus And Mary Language College CROWNHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Newman Catholic College HARLESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 874 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.