Mapesbury Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4JG 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 Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4JH, NW2 4JJ, NW2 3TY, NW2 4JE, NW2 3UA, NW2 3PH, NW2 4SS, NW2 4HJ, NW2 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 4JG 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 4JG, 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 Mapesbury Road was 184.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mapesbury Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 171st highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

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 11 Windmill Court, 52 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2023-03-23 | £495,362 |
| Flat 7 Windmill Court, 52 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2018-02-14 | £476,429 |
| Flat 7 Windmill Court, 52 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2012-09-21 | £454,911 |
| Flat 11 Windmill Court, 52 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,500 | 2009-10-06 | £495,451 |
| Flat 7 Windmill Court, 52 Mapesbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2007-11-27 | £386,405 |
NW2 4JG 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 4JG 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 , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,607 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 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Kilburn NW6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,299 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 | 4,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 5,204 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 , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 355 yd | |
| Foodcycle Kilburn | St Cuthberts Church, Fordwych Road | 396 yd | |
| Supreme Coffee ltd | 364 Kilburn High Road | 428 yd | |
| Zombie Games Cafe | 15 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 479 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza | 391 Kilburn High Road, London | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 484 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 555 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 616 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 648 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 358 yd | |
| Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie | 2 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road | 367 yd | |
| Cheerio Juice Bar | Shop adjacent, Kilburn Station | 375 yd | |
| KALOR KITCHEN/CARIBEAN CUISINE | 28 B, Maygrove Road | 478 yd | |
| The Dessert bar | 31 Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 504 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 504 yd | |
| Xodo Brasil | 29 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 942 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 983 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,033 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.