Melrose Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4JS is located in the Willesden Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4LH, NW2 4AD, NW2 4AB, NW2 4NT, NW2 4AE, NW2 6AE, NW2 4NR, NW2 4QE, NW2 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 4JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 45.1% | 53.9% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 54.9% | 46.1% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 59.2% | 55.6% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 46% | 46.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.1% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 65.7% | 63.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 47.9% 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 | 63.2% | 47.9% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 21.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% 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 | 53.7% | 47.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 25.5% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 5.6% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dollis Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18B Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £876,600 | 2025-12-09 | £831,213 |
| 30 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2022-11-25 | £1,112,013 |
| 4A Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2021-06-07 | £950,478 |
| 18 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2021-04-09 | £15,764 |
| Flat 6 Haversham Lodge Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £343,100 | 2021-03-05 | £330,366 |
NW2 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,260 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 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 808 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 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,713 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 | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,669 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 | 4,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster Road , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell Special School (Willesden) 165-167 High Road , NW10 2SG | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel's Cafe | St Gabriels, Walm Lane | 228 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 53 Walm Lane, London | 403 yd | |
| Sanzio | 26 Station Parade, London | 431 yd | |
| KOH-I-NOOR PALACE | 22 Station Parade, London | 431 yd | |
| Delice Cafe Ltd | 108 Walm Lane, London | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 553 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 643 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 662 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 671 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 379 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 431 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 526 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 545 yd | |
| Quality Chicken Inn/Kadbabs/Aloha Poke/Acai Holic/Burger Lab | 105 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 366 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 403 yd | |
| Jubilee Food and Wine | 20 Station Parade, London | 431 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 526 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 982 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.