Old Church Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW9 8TA 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 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 8SY, NW9 8RY, NW9 8TB, NW9 8RU, NW9 8SZ, NW9 8RX, NW9 8DH, NW9 8SA, NW9 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 8TA 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 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Church Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 181st lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2015-06-08 | £1,160,538 |
| 42 Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2015-02-06 | £963,000 |
| 44 Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2008-10-14 | £1,005,119 |
| 44 Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2004-08-19 | £1,505,434 |
| 48 Old Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2004-04-22 | £605,331 |
NW9 8TA 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 8TA 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 8TA 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 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,919 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 | 4,452 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 | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Infant School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Hill Junior School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | - not rated | 1,017 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 | 5,287 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 | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crest Boys' Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,172 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 | 2,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,557 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 3,887 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 | 3,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gower House School 5 Blackbird Hill , Kingsbury NW9 8RR | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Grove School Poplar Grove , Wembley HA9 9DB | - not rated | 499 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 3out of 4 | 721 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 | 89 yd | |
| McDonalds | 506 Neasden Lane North, London | 383 yd | |
| Backyard Lebanese Cafe & Shisha Lounge | 18 Blackbird Hill, London | 426 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 486 Neasden Lane North, London | 595 yd | |
| Zeenat Afghan Restaurant | 230 Church Lane, London | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Public House | George, Church Lane | 694 yd | |
| Prodigy Lounge | 232 Church Lane, London | 694 yd | |
| The Wishing Well (Breezy Wind Ltd) | Wishing Well, Church Lane | 778 yd | |
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 851 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy Nik | 43 Blackbird Hill, London | 375 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 27 Blackbird Hill, London | 375 yd | |
| New Kingston Jamican Cuisine | 49 Blackbird Hill, London | 375 yd | |
| Blackbird Hill SF Connect | BP Filling Station, Blackbird Hill | 426 yd | |
| Bambino | 498 Neasden Lane North, London | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Food & Wine | 25 Blackbird Hill, London | 375 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Blackbird Hill | 426 yd | |
| Costcutter. Original Turkish shop. Express shop | 494-496 Neasden Lane North, London | 516 yd | |
| 24 Seven | 490-492 Neasden Lane North, London | 554 yd | |
| Cozia | 163 Church Lane, London | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Woodfield School GLENWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Chalkhill Primary School BARNHILL ROAD | 994 yd | |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Lycee International De Londres Winston Churchill FORTY LANE | 1,033 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.