Church Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8ET 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 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8SS, NW9 8ED, NW9 8DJ, NW9 8SR, NW9 8ST, NW9 8SZ, NW9 8EG, NW9 8ES, NW9 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW9 8ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.9% | 38.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 48.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 54% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.7% | 21.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 39.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 14% | 3.2% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 21% | 16.3% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 37.6% | 24.2% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -57.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 9% | 23.1% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 22.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, just 43.1% 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 | 49.6% | 43.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 31.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 44.2% 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 | 47.2% | 42.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 44.2% | 42.2% | 9.8% | 34.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 38.8% | 3.7% | -35.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 41.6% | 6.5% | 35.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 101st lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-02-27 | £369,670 |
| 53 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-02 | £589,697 |
| 53 Church Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-03-04 | £334,748 |
| 39 Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2012-05-23 | £733,111 |
| 39 Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2011-06-17 | £532,958 |
NW9 8ET 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 8ET 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 3,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 4,754 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 | 970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Infant School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Infant School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | - not rated | 1,023 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 | 5,268 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 | 915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 1,973 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 | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,437 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 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,973 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 | 3,896 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 | 3,896 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 | 287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gower House School 5 Blackbird Hill , Kingsbury NW9 8RR | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Grove School Poplar Grove , Wembley HA9 9DB | - not rated | 687 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 390 yd | |
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 487 yd | |
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 599 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 628 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 487 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 487 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 555 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 161 Church Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 545 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 545 yd | |
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 545 yd | |
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 545 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 555 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 599 yd | |
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 873 yd | |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.