Whitmore Gardens is in London and in Brent district. NW10 5HJ is located in the Queens Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitmore Gardens, London, NW10 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 5HE, NW10 3QE, NW10 5HN, NW10 5HP, NW10 5HL, NW10 3QB, NW10 5HD, NW10 5JB, NW10 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW10 5HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 NW10 5HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 40.1% | 35.7% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 52.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.8% | 60.6% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 23.9% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 18.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 49.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 54.7% | 58.9% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 58.8% | 57.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 57.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 32.4% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 1.4% | -27.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 7.6% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitmore Gardens was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Whitmore Gardens has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green and the 250th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Whitmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-01-27 | £1,376,200 |
| 60 Whitmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,500 | 2021-09-23 | £1,260,243 |
| 62 Whitmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2018-08-09 | £1,206,923 |
| 52 Whitmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2017-08-08 | £1,029,861 |
| 68 Whitmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2016-06-10 | £1,269,437 |
NW10 5HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Frederica CofE Primary School College Road , NW10 5TP | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy Harvist Road , NW6 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenmont Primary School Kenmont Primary School, Valliere Road , NW10 6AL | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Primary School Uffington Road , NW10 3TL | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Primary School Furness Road , Harlesden NW10 5YT | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,074 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 | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Chamberlayne Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3NT | 4out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 808 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morty & Bob's | 118 College Road, London | 137 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant | 58 College Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Sonara Cafe & Kitchen | 79 College Road, London | 233 yd | |
| Espresso | 14 Station Terrace, London | 355 yd | |
| Agorama | 109 Chamberlayne Road, London | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Island | 123 College Road, London | 160 yd | |
| Maggies Bar | 102 Chamberlayne Road, London | 344 yd | |
| The Chamberlayne | 83 Chamberlayne Road, London | 480 yd | |
| The Whippet Inn | 64-66 Chamberlayne Road, London | 597 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 665 Harrow Road, London | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SushiSTORE | Within The Kensal Store, 112-114 College Road | 133 yd | |
| The Eatery NW10 | Within The Kensal Store -112-114 College Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 111 Chamberlayne Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Eat Sushi | 16 Station Terrace, London | 406 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 24-25 Station Terrace, London | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensal Store | 112-114 College Road, London | 133 yd | |
| Texaco College Park Service | 875 Harrow Road, London | 137 yd | |
| L'angolo | 120 College Road, London | 137 yd | |
| Euro Supermarket | 104-108 College Road, London | 137 yd | |
| C & D Food And Wine Stores | 62 College Road, London | 215 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club HOLLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 574 yd |
| King Edward Vii Recreation Ground Doyle Gardens | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Willesden Sports Centre WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE DONNINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Moberly Sports & Education Centre (Closed) Kilburn Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Moberly Sports Centre CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Capital City Academy DOYLE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 859 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.