Wells Drive is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8DG 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 Wells Drive, London, NW9 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8DH, NW9 8DL, NW9 8DE, NW9 8DJ, NW9 8DD, NW9 8SZ, NW9 8SY, NW9 8TA, NW9 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW9 8DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 NW9 8DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 43.5% | 45.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 44.5% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) 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 | 42.9% | 52.1% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 45% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 15.3% | 3.7% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 65.4% | 56.1% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.5% | 52.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 30.6% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 3.2% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 4.2% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Drive was 114.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wells Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 312th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Wells Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,144 | 2022-07-19 | £213,885 |
| 30 Wells Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-08 | £419,342 |
| 24A Wells Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,700 | 2020-07-16 | £256,037 |
| 32 Wells Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,500 | 2020-05-21 | £295,370 |
| 28 Wells Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-10-31 | £312,577 |
NW9 8DG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,725 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 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,114 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 | 3,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 232 yd | |
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 502 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 584 yd | |
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 624 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 502 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 502 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 590 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 871 yd | |
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 161 Church Lane, London | 518 yd | |
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 570 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 570 yd | |
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 570 yd | |
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 518 yd | |
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 570 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 590 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 624 yd | |
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.