Shoot Up Hill is in London and in Brent district. NW2 3QA 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 Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 3PY, NW2 3PE, NW2 4HJ, NW2 3PG, NW2 3PD, NW2 3PH, NW2 3XL, NW2 4JE, NW2 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 3QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 45.9% | 49.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 29.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 49.4% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 30.2% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 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 | 22.4% | 24.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 6.2% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 35.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.5% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 23.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 21.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 12.6% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 27.6% | 28.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -53.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 52.7% | 46.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 18.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 5.6% | -7.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.7% 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 | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 37.7% | 31.0% | 9.8% | 27.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.3% | 4.4% | -29.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shoot Up Hill was 171.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shoot Up Hill has the 21st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 191st highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 39 Shoot Up Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2017-05-22 | £373,030 |
| Flat A 39 Shoot Up Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2016-12-16 | £702,651 |
| 37C Shoot Up Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-05-16 | £408,175 |
| 37C Shoot Up Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2007-07-27 | £339,086 |
| Flat C 39 Shoot Up Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-07-15 | £335,515 |
NW2 3QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 3QA 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,630 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 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | - not rated | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue School 5 the Avenue , Brent NW6 7YG | - not rated | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster Road , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue 5-7 the Avenue , Brent NW6 7YG | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zombie Games Cafe | 15 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 375 yd | |
| Amouage | 32-34 Cricklewood Broadway | 445 yd | |
| Abyssinia Restaurant | 9 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd | |
| Camburi Brazilian Restaurant | 7 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd | |
| Signature Persian Kitchen | 45 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd | |
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 495 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 510 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 752 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert bar | 31 Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood | 425 yd | |
| VK Burgers | 51 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 464 yd | |
| Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie | 2 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road | 471 yd | |
| KASPAS DESSERTS CRICKLEWOOD | 44 Cricklewood Broadway | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xodo Brasil | 29 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 451 yd | |
| ACC Polski Supermarket Ltd | 41-43 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 457 yd | |
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 729 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 946 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.