Church Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8ED 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 Church Lane, London, NW9 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8SR, NW9 8EE, NW9 8ET, NW9 8SS, NW9 8EG, NW9 8DJ, NW9 8DD, NW9 8EN, NW9 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 8ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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% | 49% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NW9 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 33.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 55.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 45.7% | 53.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.1% | 25.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 24.7% | 17.4% | -7.3% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 15% | 15.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 14.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 36.2% | 36.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 43.2% 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 | 46.7% | 43.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 19.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 22.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42% 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 | 43.1% | 43.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 42% | 37.8% | 9.8% | 32.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.3% | 2.5% | -32.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 18.1% | 1.7% | 16.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Kingsbury and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2024-10-10 | £474,430 |
| 73 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2004-11-04 | £589,733 |
| 79 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2004-04-16 | £677,405 |
| 61A Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-11-28 | £269,423 |
| 71 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2003-10-17 | £609,405 |
NW9 8ED 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 4,821 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 | 884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Infant School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Infant School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neasden High School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 1,998 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 | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,354 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 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 3,830 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 | 3,830 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 | 353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gower House School 5 Blackbird Hill , Kingsbury NW9 8RR | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Grove School Poplar Grove , Wembley HA9 9DB | - not rated | 773 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 401 yd | |
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 442 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 540 yd | |
| Pizza Ariano's/ Selekt Chicken | 268 Church Lane, London | 618 yd | |
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 401 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 401 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 467 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,049 yd | |
| McDonaghs Bar | 2-4 Slough Lane, London | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 161 Church Lane, London | 390 yd | |
| Walk 2 Wok Express | 260 Church Lane, London | 618 yd | |
| Fish N Grill | 266 Church Lane, London | 618 yd | |
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 631 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 390 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 467 yd | |
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 540 yd | |
| Tareen Food Centre | 264 Church Lane, London | 623 yd | |
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 920 yd | |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 1,088 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.