Melrose Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4JX 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 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4LY, NW2 4AR, NW2 4LX, NW2 4AN, NW2 4AT, NW2 4AQ, NW2 4PN, NW2 4AP, NW2 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 4JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 57.5% | 48.6% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 36.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 6.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 56% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 12% | 2.4% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 61.2% | 58.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 52.8% | 58.6% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 16.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.7% | 59.4% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 25.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 7.7% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 2.3% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melrose Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 21st lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114A Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £807,000 | 2024-06-05 | £818,242 |
| 120 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2024-04-10 | £1,142,466 |
| Flat 3 126 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2022-06-16 | £536,721 |
| Flat 1 140 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2021-09-29 | £468,697 |
| 144 Melrose Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2021-08-25 | £1,492,104 |
NW2 4JX 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School Linacre Road , Willesden Green NW2 5BB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,866 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 | 4,056 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 | 4,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,236 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 | 4,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 443 yd | |
| Nest | Unit 3, Willesden Green Station | 551 yd | |
| Sanzio | 26 Station Parade, London | 588 yd | |
| KOH-I-NOOR PALACE | 22 Station Parade, London | 588 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 53 Walm Lane, London | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 666 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 718 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 747 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 833 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 588 yd | |
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 590 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 637 yd | |
| Blue Orchid | 1E Walm Lane, London | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 7 Walm Lane, London | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Food and Wine | 20 Station Parade, London | 588 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 594 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 637 yd | |
| Damascus Market Ltd | 23 Walm Lane, London | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 571 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 72.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.6% |
| 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.