Wood Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 7NA is located in the Welsh Harp electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, London, NW9 7NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 7LS, NW9 7LT, NW9 7LG, NW9 7LR, NW9 7LX, NW9 7LU, NW9 7LP, NW9 7NB, NW9 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 7NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 26% | 32.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 51.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.3% | 27.3% | 9.0% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 38.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 17.8% | 5.9% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 11.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 10.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 52.6% | 45.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 56.6% | 50.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 22.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 17.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 36.9% | 33.2% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 2.5% | -31.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 27% | 6.5% | 20.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wood Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Kingsbury and the 333rd highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-09 | £439,058 |
| 93 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2017-05-05 | £804,864 |
| 85 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2007-07-13 | £737,530 |
| 93 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2003-10-31 | £671,841 |
| 89 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2003-04-24 | £854,530 |
NW9 7NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fryent Junior School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Infant School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Junior School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crest Boys' Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Neasden High School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,890 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 | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,758 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 | 2,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 176 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit 434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 722 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 745 yd | |
| Pizza Ariano's/ Selekt Chicken | 268 Church Lane, London | 777 yd | |
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 857 yd | |
| Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre- Kitchen and FoodBank | Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre, Fryent Primary School | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 156 yd | |
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 500 yd | |
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 722 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 722 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 161 Church Lane, London | 772 yd | |
| Walk 2 Wok Express | 260 Church Lane, London | 777 yd | |
| Fish N Grill | 266 Church Lane, London | 777 yd | |
| F & B Food Ltd / Itzik Caterers | 1 Harp Business Centre, Apsley Way | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 745 yd | |
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 772 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 776 yd | |
| Tareen Food Centre | 264 Church Lane, London | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 179 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Princes Park Youth Football Club COOL OAK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Silver Jubilee Park ELTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.