Fernhead Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 3EY is located in the Harrow Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 3EW, W9 3DS, W9 3LX, W9 3HF, W9 3DT, W9 3EA, W9 3JW, W9 3ES, W9 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W9 3EY has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W9 3EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 55.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 24.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 56.6% | 57.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 28.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 47% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 57.9% | 51.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 56.3% | 58.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 16% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 58.6% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 26.1% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 3% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhead Road was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fernhead Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Harrow Road and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 71 Fernhead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-01-15 | £391,160 |
| 53 Fernhead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-08-22 | £643,636 |
| Flat C 71 Fernhead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-28 | £414,520 |
| 59D Fernhead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-01-24 | £324,367 |
| 73B Fernhead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-11-22 | £399,472 |
W9 3EY 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 W9 3EY 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 61 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fernhead Road , W9 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryfields Tutorial Centre 6 Bravington Road , W9 3AB | - not rated | 312 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School Herries Street , W10 4LE | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedar Cafe | 65 FERNHEAD ROAD | 4 yd | |
| Farruj & Caramel | 73 FERNHEAD ROAD | 30 yd | |
| The Little Coffee Tree | 215 SHIRLAND ROAD | 239 yd | |
| Adams Grill | 33 Malvern Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Mayflower | 37 Malvern Road, London | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 635 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 731 yd | |
| Chilled Eskimo | Public House, 48 Southern Row | 870 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 891 yd | |
| The Salusbury | 50-52 Salusbury Road, London | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli express / Napoli Desserts / Napoli Pasta | 69 FERNHEAD ROAD | 17 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 274 yd | |
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 327 yd | |
| K & A Fisheries | 558 HARROW ROAD | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 370 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 490 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 632 yd | |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 768 yd | |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 989 yd | |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 994 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.