Valley Drive is in London and in Brent district. NW9 9NT is located in the Queensbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Drive, London, NW9 9NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 9NS, NW9 9SH, NW9 9SJ, NW9 9NU, NW9 9NX, NW9 9PT, NW9 9NL, NW9 9NR, NW9 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 9NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 31.8% | 36.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 55.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 42.9% | 49.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 37.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23% | 21.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 40.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.9% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 42.7% | 38.1% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 35.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 32.5% | 30% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -51.4% |
| Arab | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 51.5% | 46.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 17.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 22.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.4% 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 | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 41.4% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 31.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 40.3% | 1.2% | -39.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 28.1% | 1.7% | 26.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Drive was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Kenton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Valley Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Kenton and the 54th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Valley Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-06-14 | £769,055 |
| 169 Valley Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-04-28 | £756,232 |
| 111A Valley Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-01-24 | £569,430 |
| 111 Valley Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-11-25 | £835,916 |
| 115 Valley Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-01-26 | £730,236 |
NW9 9NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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 9NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9NT 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Jewish Primary School Shakespeare Drive , Kenton HA3 9UD | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School Old Kenton Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9ND | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Junior School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Infant School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont High School Claremont Avenue , Kenton HA3 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Donnington Road , Kenton HA3 0NB | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 5,173 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 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,073 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 | 4,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 1,894 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggsland Limited | Unit 5, 513 Kingsbury Road | 503 yd | |
| Lezzet Restaurant | 539-541 Kingsbury Road, London | 504 yd | |
| Sakonis (Everfresh Sakonis Ltd) | 545 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury | 513 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 493 Kingsbury Road, London | 519 yd | |
| Pooja Sweet & Savouries | 487 Kingsbury Road, London | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Moons | 553 Kingsbury Road, London | 544 yd | |
| The Roisin | 1 Fryent Way, London | 551 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man, Slough Lane | 707 yd | |
| Club Marina | 244-246 Kingsbury Road, London | 961 yd | |
| McDonaghs Bar | 2-4 Slough Lane, London | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pani Puri (Units 1-4) | Unit 1, 513 Kingsbury Road | 504 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Nine Food Group Limited) | PIZZA HUT DELIVERY, 497 Kingsbury Road | 522 yd | |
| Riya | 556 Kingsbury Road, London | 559 yd | |
| Shree sai vada pav | 542 Kingsbury Road, London | 581 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 642 Kingsbury Road, London | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainmill Cash & Carry | 489 Kingsbury Road, London | 522 yd | |
| Gayatri Sweet Mart | 467 Kingsbury Road, London | 554 yd | |
| Mir Food Centre | 449-453 Kingsbury Road, London | 554 yd | |
| Alwan Supermarket | 433 Kingsbury Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 571-573 Kingsbury Road, London | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jfs School THE MALL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School OLD KENTON LANE | 555 yd | |
| The Gym (Kingsbury) KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Roe Green Park Kingsbury Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Kingsbury High School (Lower Site) Bacon Lane | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Fryent Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Kingsbury High School (Upper Site) PRINCES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.