Townsend Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8BP 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 Townsend Lane, London, NW9 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8LL, NW9 8BL, NW9 8BS, NW9 8BX, NW9 8BN, NW9 7JJ, NW9 8LJ, NW9 7JX, NW9 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 8BP is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 32% | 34.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 41.8% | 49.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 38.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -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 | 24.7% | 21.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 36.9% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 17.5% | 4.8% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 21.7% | 20.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 17.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 42.6% | 34.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -47.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 44.7% 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 | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 15% | 21.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 20.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.7% 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 | 44.3% | 44.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 39.7% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 29.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.6% | 3% | -34.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 15.2% | 0.9% | 14.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 20.5% | 1.7% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Lane was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townsend Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Kingsbury and the 141st lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Townsend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-11-22 | £507,533 |
| 81 Townsend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £534,950 | 2019-10-07 | £591,996 |
| 67 Townsend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-04-04 | £539,871 |
| 81 Townsend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2011-09-02 | £557,534 |
| 69 Townsend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2010-12-10 | £550,399 |
NW9 8BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
NW9 8BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Coniston Gardens , Kingsbury NW9 0BD | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School Old Kenton Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,702 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 | 2,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Ariano's/ Selekt Chicken | 268 Church Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 527 yd | |
| Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre- Kitchen and FoodBank | Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre, Fryent Primary School | 534 yd | |
| SMOKE-E-GRILL | 446 Church Lane, London | 556 yd | |
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonaghs Bar | 2-4 Slough Lane, London | 518 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 606 yd | |
| JoNo's | 458 Church Lane, London | 620 yd | |
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 634 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk 2 Wok Express | 260 Church Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Fish N Grill | 266 Church Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Chicken Island Ltd | 369 Church Lane, London | 513 yd | |
| Bombay Street Food | 17 Kingsbury Trading Estate, Church Lane | 534 yd | |
| Atlas Food (Landmark) | 446 Church Lane, London | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tareen Food Centre | 264 Church Lane, London | 481 yd | |
| Anglo Asian Cash & Carry | 373-375 Church Lane, London | 513 yd | |
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 527 yd | |
| Savemore | 448 Church Lane, London | 556 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Jubilee Park ELTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Princes Park Youth Football Club COOL OAK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 978 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.