Church Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8SN 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 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8JU, NW9 8DR, NW9 8JS, NW9 8DN, NW9 8DU, NW9 8JT, NW9 8JR, NW9 8SL, NW9 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 8SN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 32.7% | 26% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 57% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 42.3% | 48.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 36.7% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 19.4% | 19.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 10.6% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 37.9% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 20% | 4.9% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.8% | 17.1% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 17.7% | 9.2% | -8.5% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 39.5% | 51.4% | 11.9% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 33.3% 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 | 33.9% | 33.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 21.3% | 39.3% | 18.0% | 6.1% | 33.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.2% | 18.7% | -16.5% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.4% 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 | 29.6% | 33.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -49.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 43.4% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 33.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 20% | 8.1% | -11.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 4.6% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 76.7% | -36.0% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 20.6% | 1.3% | 19.3% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 264.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.4% higher than the Kingsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Kingsbury and the 108th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 Church Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2022-01-10 | £39,039 |
| 218A Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-31 | £648,775 |
| 222 Church Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-07-10 | £329,358 |
| The George Public House 234 Church Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2019-08-09 | £1,435,052 |
| 218A Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-04-15 | £662,045 |
NW9 8SN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 8SN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,595 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 | 5,094 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 | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Infant School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryent Primary School Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Coniston Gardens , NW9 0BD | - not rated | 1,245 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 | 1,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,214 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 | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,959 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 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,214 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 | 3,500 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 | 3,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 618 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit 434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD | - not rated | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gower House School 5 Blackbird Hill , Kingsbury NW9 8RR | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Cafe Florya | 252 Church Lane, London | 147 yd | |
| Pizza Ariano's/ Selekt Chicken | 268 Church Lane, London | 227 yd | |
| Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre- Kitchen and FoodBank | Church Lane Family Wellbeing Centre, Fryent Primary School | 520 yd | |
| Birchen Grove Garden Centre | GREENHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, Birchen Grove | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 3 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 3 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 92 yd | |
| McDonaghs Bar | 2-4 Slough Lane, London | 707 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 161 Church Lane, London | 49 yd | |
| Walk 2 Wok Express | 260 Church Lane, London | 227 yd | |
| Fish N Grill | 266 Church Lane, London | 227 yd | |
| Chicken Island Ltd | 369 Church Lane, London | 755 yd | |
| Atlas Food (Landmark) | 446 Church Lane, London | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 49 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 171-173 Church Lane, London | 92 yd | |
| Premier/PartyShop | Woodchurch Filling Station, Church Lane | 147 yd | |
| Tareen Food Centre | 264 Church Lane, London | 233 yd | |
| Anglo Asian Cash & Carry | 373-375 Church Lane, London | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Silver Jubilee Park ELTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 917 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 | 31.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.8% |
| 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 | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.