Fordwych Road is in London and in Camden district. NW2 3TN 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 Fordwych Road, London, NW2 3TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 3TG, NW6 2BJ, NW6 2BL, NW6 2BD, NW6 2BQ, NW2 3TP, NW6 2BB, NW2 3TW, NW2 3TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 3TN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 54.8% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.2% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 3TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 62.9% | 58.8% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 28.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 57.9% | 53.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 30.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 57.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 56% | 56.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 52.5% | 49.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29% 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 | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 29% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 5.6% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fordwych Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fordwych Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fortune Green and the 66th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Fordwych Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2026-01-14 | £2,165,481 |
| 53D Fordwych Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-11-21 | £577,468 |
| Flat A 57 Fordwych Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £651,500 | 2025-05-06 | £592,093 |
| Second Floor Flat 33 Fordwych Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-02-13 | £415,364 |
| 21D Fordwych Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-02-09 | £676,717 |
NW2 3TN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3TN 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,431 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 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,456 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 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Junior School Messina Avenue , NW6 4LB | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | 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 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,609 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 | 3,108 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 | 3,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,260 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 | 4,174 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 | 5,467 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 | 5,467 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 | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue 5-7 the Avenue , Brent NW6 7YG | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Montessori School 13 Woodchurch Road , NW6 3PL | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodcycle Kilburn | St Cuthberts Church, Fordwych Road | 2 yd | |
| Supreme Coffee ltd | 364 Kilburn High Road | 265 yd | |
| THE ALLIANCE | 40-42 Mill Lane | 271 yd | |
| My Wok Box | Ground Floor, 4 Exeter Parade | 278 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza | 391 Kilburn High Road, London | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 255 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 452 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 459 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 644 yd | |
| Sir Colin Campbell | 264-266 Kilburn High Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALOR KITCHEN/CARIBEAN CUISINE | 28 B, Maygrove Road | 198 yd | |
| Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie | 2 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road | 270 yd | |
| Cheerio Juice Bar | Shop adjacent, Kilburn Station | 292 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 305 yd | |
| Byblos Lebanese Cuisine | 363 Kilburn High Road, London | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 349 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 349 yd | |
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 859 yd | |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.