NW9 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uphill Drive, 0.6km from Kingsbury in Brent. Administratively it sits within Queensbury ward and the Brent North constituency.
Day-to-day life in NW9 0BU has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Brent.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW9 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00002513 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPHILL DRIVE, NW9 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPHILL DRIVE, NW9 0BU.
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£ 58,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW9 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NW9 0BU has a highly multicultural community character — 68% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW9 0BU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 315,000
13 sales · Mean £ 303,846
Semi-Detached
£ 352,000
1 sales · Mean £ 352,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW9 0BU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Kingsbury Green Primary School
Brent River College
Fryent Primary School
The Village School
Roe Green Infant School
Roe Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Happon Enterprise0.1 km
- Colindale Food Centre0.9 km
- Sahar Pound Place0.9 km
- Harrow Cakes0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Heavenly Desserts1.0 km
- Hurricane Room @ Colindale Snooker Club0.9 km
- Frankie's Cafe0.8 km
- Ya Hela0.8 km
- Cafe Anglais0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Anglo Asian Cash & Carry0.6 km
- Grainmill Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Best Deal Food & Wine0.9 km
- J R Stationmarket0.9 km
- Royal Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Atlas Food (Landmark)0.4 km
- Lotus House0.8 km
- VAI ICE Limited0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Zams Peri Peri / The Dessert Lounge London0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- McGowans/Clery's Clock0.9 km
- Power's Bar0.5 km
- The Moon Under Water0.9 km
- The Green Man0.3 km
- Carlton Lounge/Tiger Bay0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon1.8 km
- Kenton2.8 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW90BU · Data under Open Government Licence