Preston Place is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5NX is located in the Willesden 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 Preston Place, London, NW2 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 2NX, NW2 5PB, NW10 2RX, NW2 5BW, NW2 5PA, NW10 2JY, NW10 2EY, NW2 5NY, NW2 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 5NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 48.4% | 53% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.1% | 39.5% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 46.7% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 43.4% | 51% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 31.4% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around NW2 5NX this area, 38.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 38.1% | 13.0% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 9.7% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 23.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 17.8% | 4.1% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.9% 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% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 17.3% | 9.2% | -8.1% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 30.8% | 21.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -59.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 19.3% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 34.6% 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 | 30.6% | 34.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -48.6% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.8% | 31.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 26.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 27.2% | 34.6% | 7.4% | 83.2% | -48.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 31.5% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.4% | 11.2% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 6.2% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 38.7% | 6.5% | 32.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Place was 664.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 414.0% higher than the Roundwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Preston Place has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Roundwood and the 21st highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Preston Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-01-24 | £425,089 |
| 5 Preston Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-07-11 | £306,313 |
| 4 Preston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-03-13 | £314,830 |
| 1 Preston Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2012-08-24 | £423,613 |
| 8 Preston Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-06-29 | £163,373 |
NW2 5NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 5NX 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Other | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School Belton Road , Brent NW2 5PE | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School Linacre Road , Willesden Green NW2 5BB | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leopold Primary School Hawkshead Road , Willesden NW10 9UR | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,789 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 | 3,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,267 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Walk School 62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Edith Kay Independent School 32, Crouch Road , Brent NW10 8HR | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTS Seafood Bar and Restaurant | 263 High Road, London | 61 yd | |
| Castello Cafe | 261 High Road, London | 61 yd | |
| Metro Cafe | WILLESDEN BUS DEPOT, High Road | 73 yd | |
| Grill King | 283 High Road, London | 73 yd | |
| Troy | 243 High Road, London | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 8 Public House and Hostel | 305 High Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Tonys Freehouse | 356-360 High Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Maloney's | 429 High Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 555 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 25 Harlesden Road, London | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmeen Sham | 208 High Road, London | 40 yd | |
| Amneh Grill | 265 High Road, London | 61 yd | |
| Zams Chicken | 281 High Road, London | 73 yd | |
| Time Pizza | 258 High Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Emmanuels Carribean Takeaway | 233 High Road, London | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Sham Market | 214-218 High Road, London | 41 yd | |
| Food Shop | 268 High Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Atlantis Food Centre | 264-266 High Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Euro's | 256 High Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Al Koofa Mini Market (Koofa Limited) | 195 High Road, London | 194 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 522 yd | |
| St Marys C Of E Church Hall ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE NEASDEN LANE | 953 yd | |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,065 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.