Anson Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4AU 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 Anson Road, London, NW2 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4AF, NW2 6BH, NW2 4JY, NW2 4AT, NW2 6AU, NW2 4NA, NW2 4AS, NW2 6BB, NW2 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 4AU 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 4AU, 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 Anson Road 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.
Anson Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2021-09-20 | £875,439 |
| 5 Imperial Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2017-05-04 | £940,812 |
| 185 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,318,000 | 2015-04-16 | £1,740,657 |
| 193 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2010-04-29 | £1,524,533 |
| 197 Anson Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2008-05-23 | £1,238,760 |
NW2 4AU 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 4AU 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 4AU 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 | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,818 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 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,993 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 | 4,251 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 | 4,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,399 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 | 4,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,681 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 | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 2,190 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 | 269 yd | |
| Nest | Unit 3, Willesden Green Station | 766 yd | |
| Dollis Grill | 1A Hamilton Road, London | 799 yd | |
| Sanzio | 26 Station Parade, London | 805 yd | |
| KOH-I-NOOR PALACE | 22 Station Parade, London | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 867 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 872 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 888 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 901 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollis Hill Fish & Chips | 1C Hamilton Road, London | 799 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 805 yd | |
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 807 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 853 yd | |
| The Best Broasted | 18F High Road, London | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 670 yd | |
| United Food Store | 1B Hamilton Road, London | 799 yd | |
| Jubilee Food and Wine | 20 Station Parade, London | 805 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 812 yd | |
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 522 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.