Cricklewood Broadway is in London and in Brent district. NW2 3HS is located in the Cricklewood & Mapesbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6TL, NW2 3EB, NW2 6TR, NW2 6DL, NW2 3HP, NW2 6DP, NW2 6TP, NW2 3HT, NW2 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 50.1% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 55.5% | 49.9% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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% | 51% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 32.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 50.5% | 56.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.1% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NW2 3HS this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 28.3% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 35.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 17.9% | 3.8% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 17.5% | 10.8% | -6.7% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 36.1% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 30.5% 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 | 33.9% | 30.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -52.7% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 27.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 26.5% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.3% 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 | 30.5% | 30.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 28.3% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.5% | 11.2% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 16.1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.1% | 76.7% | -31.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklewood Broadway was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% higher than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklewood Broadway has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 219th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205A Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-14 | £337,296 |
| 217 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-04-09 | £370,353 |
| Ground Floor Premises, 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2018-06-11 | £24,063 |
| 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2017-11-29 | £1,315,857 |
| 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2013-02-27 | £682,550 |
NW2 3HS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 3HS 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 940 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 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,455 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 | 4,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 2,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza (PJ Corp Stores Ltd) | 207 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 192 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 73 yd | |
| Early's Cafe | 225 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 85 yd | |
| Zara Cafe Bistro | 231 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 85 yd | |
| Costa | 173 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 85 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 119 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 190 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 220 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 6 yd | |
| Cake Box Cricklewood LTD | 184 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 69 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 195 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 39 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 85 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 96 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 994 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.