Henson Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4AR 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 Henson Avenue, London, NW2 4AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4AS, NW2 4AT, NW2 4JX, NW2 4AP, NW2 6AU, NW2 4LY, NW2 6AP, NW2 4AN, NW2 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 4AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 46.4% | 47.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4AR, 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 | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 42.6% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 61.2% | 58.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 24% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 50.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.8% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 15.5% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 60.7% | 47.1% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -34.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 57.4% | 57.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 57.3% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 28.3% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 2.4% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 32.1% | 6.5% | 25.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henson Avenue was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henson Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 381st lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Henson Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2013-07-31 | £2,091,709 |
| 9 Henson Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2011-12-02 | £1,313,212 |
| 1 Henson Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2011-02-18 | £2,044,737 |
| 3 Henson Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2007-04-16 | £1,456,730 |
| 1 Henson Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2006-08-16 | £1,581,151 |
NW2 4AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 4AR 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Other | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,942 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 | 4,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,320 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 | 4,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,822 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 | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Library Cafe | Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road | 357 yd | |
| Nest | Unit 3, Willesden Green Station | 633 yd | |
| Sanzio | 26 Station Parade, London | 665 yd | |
| KOH-I-NOOR PALACE | 22 Station Parade, London | 665 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 53 Walm Lane, London | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 752 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 798 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 825 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 837 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 663 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 665 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 718 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 751 yd | |
| Blue Orchid | 1E Walm Lane, London | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Food and Wine | 20 Station Parade, London | 665 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 669 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 687 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 718 yd | |
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 584 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.