Mapesbury Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4HX is located in the Brondesbury Park 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 Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4JB, NW2 4JA, NW2 4BT, NW2 4BU, NW2 4HY, NW2 4BG, NW2 4BS, NW6 7PW, NW2 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 4HX 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 | 50.7% | 47.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.3% | 3.0% | 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 4HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 41.4% | 56.1% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 24.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 6.3% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 49.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 30.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 16.1% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 54.7% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 63.8% | 55.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Arab | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 10.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 45.7% 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 | 54% | 45.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% 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 | 52.5% | 45.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 20.9% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 16% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 5.8% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 15% | 0.5% | 14.5% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mapesbury Road was 110.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mapesbury Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 320th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 5 Sanellan Court, 1 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-06-14 | £588,777 |
| 15A Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-04-12 | £817,578 |
| 13B Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,255,000 | 2023-12-20 | £1,249,851 |
| 15B Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-11-02 | £520,010 |
| Flat 1 3 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-07-25 | £615,756 |
NW2 4HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 4HX 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Infant School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Kilburn NW6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Primary School 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 866 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Wok Box | Ground Floor, 4 Exeter Parade | 515 yd | |
| Supreme Coffee ltd | 364 Kilburn High Road | 586 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza | 391 Kilburn High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Olympus Cafe | 399 Kilburn High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 365 Kilburn High Road, London | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 678 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 721 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 859 yd | |
| Kilburn Arms | 97-101 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 862 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 491 yd | |
| Cheerio Juice Bar | Shop adjacent, Kilburn Station | 516 yd | |
| Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie | 2 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road | 531 yd | |
| Byblos Lebanese Cuisine | 363 Kilburn High Road, London | 678 yd | |
| Just Cravings | 150 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 566 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 462 yd |
| Al-Sadiq And Al-Zahra Schools SALUSBURY ROAD | 782 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Islamia Girls High School SALUSBURY ROAD | 818 yd | |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St Annes And St Andrews Church SALUSBURY ROAD | 945 yd | |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 70.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.5% |
| 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 | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.