Old Church Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8RU 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 Old Church Lane, London, NW9 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8SA, NW9 8TB, NW9 8RT, NW10 0DQ, NW9 8TD, NW9 8TA, NW10 0DD, NW9 8RY, NW10 0EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 8RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.7% | 32.6% | -10.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 49.5% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 11.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 23.3% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 8.3% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 32.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.7% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 5.2% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 28.2% | 23.6% | 2.5% | 25.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 55.9% | 34.6% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 45.5% | 52.4% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 27.1% | 17.6% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 13.1% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.2% | 52.4% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 33.1% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 6.1% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 5.1% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 3.3% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 44.2% | 6.5% | 37.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Lane was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Church Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 185th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Old St. Andrews Mansions Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2020-04-24 | £15,832 |
| 15A Old St. Andrews Mansions Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,999 | 2020-01-16 | £114,575 |
| 15A Old St. Andrews Mansions Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2010-03-22 | £336,704 |
| 15A Old St. Andrews Mansions Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2003-07-04 | £319,463 |
| 14A Old St. Andrews Mansions Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2001-09-07 | £308,300 |
NW9 8RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8RU 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 8RU 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 1,322 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 | 1,373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,801 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 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 4,036 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 157 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 233 yd | |
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 296 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 486 Neasden Lane North, London | 453 yd | |
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 725 yd | |
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 843 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 843 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 926 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 250 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 250 yd | |
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 250 yd | |
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 296 yd | |
| Bambino | 498 Neasden Lane North, London | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 250 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 296 yd | |
| Costcutter. Original Turkish shop. Express shop | 494-496 Neasden Lane North, London | 368 yd | |
| 24 Seven | 490-492 Neasden Lane North, London | 409 yd | |
| Kaah Internet Cafe | 384 Neasden Lane North, London | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 901 yd | |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 1,020 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.