Cricklewood Broadway is in London and in Hillingdon district. NW2 3EJ is located in the Fortune Green 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 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 3JG, NW2 3EE, NW2 3EL, NW2 3LJ, NW2 3LL, NW2 3LU, NW2 3LX, NW2 3AD, NW2 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 3EJ is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 NW2 3EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 65.7% | 53.1% | -12.6% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 32.1% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 50.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 24.8% | 11.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 41% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.2% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 32.1% 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 | 34.6% | 32.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -51.1% |
| European Union | 24.3% | 25.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 21.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.8% 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 | 29.4% | 32% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -51.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 31.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 6.4% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklewood Broadway was 308.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.8% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklewood Broadway has the 18th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 59th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-11-10 | £700,259 |
| Land To The Rear Of 120 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2022-03-30 | £22,105 |
| Land To The Rear Of 120 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2022-03-28 | £22,105 |
| 118 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2021-10-27 | £14,005 |
| 106 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2009-06-02 | £1,000,395 |
NW2 3EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NW2 3EJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 51 |
| Education | 39 |
| Information and communication | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,409 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 | 3,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementree | 108-110 Cricklewood Broadway | 4 yd | |
| Dean Cafe | 131 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| Cafe Prego | 93 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| Demi's Nigerian Restaurant | 89 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | 136 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 154 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 225 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 258 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 286 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Chicken Inn/Kadbabs/Aloha Poke/Acai Holic/Burger Lab | 105 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| Le Beaulieu | 91 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| Chico's | 133 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 51 yd | |
| ALOHA POKE/ALOHA SUSHI/ALOHA BUBBLE TEA | 101 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 52 yd | |
| Top Wok | 74 Cricklewood Broadway | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 223 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 274 yd | |
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 282 yd | |
| ACC Polski Supermarket Ltd | 41-43 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 283 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 181 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.