Area Information for NW26 9SQ

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Harlesden & Kensal Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Queen's Park and Maida Vale. This page combines information for the address NW26 9SQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NW26 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in September 2024. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Brent
Ward Harlesden & Kensal Green
Constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about NW26 9SQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of NW26 9SQ:

Brent, London, NW26 9HP
Brent, London, NW26 9HL
Brent, London, NW26 9GZ
Brent, London, NW26 9GY
Brent, London, NW26 9GH
Brent, London, NW26 9GE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NW26 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 76
Flat (Converted) 115
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 213
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 46% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 11
Owned with Mortgage 25
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 14
Rented: Other Social 84
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 71
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 212

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 53
Two People 63
Three People 37
Four People 35
Five People 15
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 4
Total 211

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 53
Family Household 133
Other Household 25
Total 211

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 62
Deprived In One Dimension 85
Deprived In Two Dimensions 51
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 213

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Queen's Park and Maida Vale constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 274
Female 287
Total 561

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 30
10-14 42
15-19 36
20-24 44
25-29 56
30-34 44
35-39 47
40-44 36
45-49 43
50-54 44
55-59 47
60-64 24
65-69 10
70-74 11
75-79 3
80-84 9
85+ 8
Total 560

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NW26 9SQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 275
Married 126
Separated 6
Divorced 38
Widowed 12
Total 457

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 284
Good 173
Fair 79
Bad 20
Very Bad 5
Total 561

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 147
Apprenticeship 39
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 64
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 39
No GCSEs or Equivalent 100
Other 17
Total 455

Ethnic Group Embed This

can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 41% so. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 231
Mixed Ethnicity 54
Indian 11
Pakistani 12
Other Asian 38
Black African 68
Black Caribbean 84
Other Black/African/Caribbean 27
Arab 10
Other 21
Total 556

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (), 55% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average. At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 306
European Union 84
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 39
Middle East and Asia 43
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 78
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 560

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 306
10+ Years 170
5-10 Years 30
2-5 Years 41
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 561

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NW26 9SQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 19
United Kingdom 386
Republic of Ireland 28
European Union 92
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 8
Central and South America 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 115
Christian 299
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 101
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 35
Total 561

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 157
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 61
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 45
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 13
Unemployed 32
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 46
Retired 37
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 18
Total 452

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 27
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 39
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 32
Skilled Trades Occupations 35
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 25
Elementary Occupations 40
Total 286

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 40
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 81
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 58
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 34
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 65
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 54
Full-time Student 43
Total 457