Blackbird Hill is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8RS 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 Blackbird Hill, London, NW9 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8SD, NW9 8TE, NW9 8SB, NW9 8RR, HA9 9DR, HA9 9DB, NW9 8RT, HA9 9DP, NW9 8TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 8RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 45.9% | 49.9% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.1% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 39.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 47.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.3% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 26.4% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 32.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 17.2% | 6.3% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 25.6% | 20.8% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 17.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 32.9% | 33.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -47.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 47.2% | 44.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 16.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 15.4% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.4% 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 | 43.7% | 44.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 34.4% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.3% | 3.1% | -29.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 15% | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackbird Hill was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackbird Hill has the 25th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 245th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 302.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Blackbird Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2024-12-13 | £551,505 |
| 43A - 43C Blackbird Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-09-23 | £597,659 |
| 47 Blackbird Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £611,000 | 2021-06-24 | £640,544 |
| 45 Blackbird Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-02-15 | £781,409 |
| 41A Blackbird Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2020-02-19 | £258,926 |
NW9 8RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 8RS 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 1,153 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 4,289 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 | 343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 50 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 203 yd | |
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 409 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 486 Neasden Lane North, London | 416 yd | |
| Neasden L T Depot | NEASDEN L T DEPOT, North Circular Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 719 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 1,021 yd | |
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 1,022 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 4 yd | |
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 4 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 4 yd | |
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 50 yd | |
| Bambino | 498 Neasden Lane North, London | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 4 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 50 yd | |
| Costcutter. Original Turkish shop. Express shop | 494-496 Neasden Lane North, London | 309 yd | |
| 24 Seven | 490-492 Neasden Lane North, London | 364 yd | |
| The COOP | 25 Olympic Way, Wembley | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 657 yd | |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 867 yd | |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| 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 | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.