Gay Close is in London and in Brent district. NW2 4PR 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 Gay Close, London, NW2 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW10 1JY, NW10 1JU, NW10 1JX, NW2 4PT, NW2 4AQ, NW2 4NA, NW2 4JY, NW10 1LE, NW2 4PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 4PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 50.8% | 53.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4PR, 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 | 56.1% | 48.6% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 42.2% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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%) 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 | 54.6% | 57.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 15.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 54.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 14.5% | 3.7% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.6% | 55.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 53.7% | 49.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 23% | 19.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33% 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 | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 33% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 3.2% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gay Close was 50.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gay Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gay Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-08-02 | £628,702 |
| 16 Gay Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-08-18 | £621,219 |
| 27 Gay Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-05-15 | £619,226 |
| 21 Gay Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-01-16 | £850,179 |
| 10 Gay Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-08-23 | £578,495 |
NW2 4PR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 4PR 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,695 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 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School Belton Road , Brent NW2 5PE | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School Linacre Road , Willesden Green NW2 5BB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,812 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 | 4,079 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 | 4,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 4,609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , NW10 3UN | - not rated | 1,978 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 | 479 yd | |
| Nest | Unit 3, Willesden Green Station | 660 yd | |
| Marina | 36 High Road, London | 677 yd | |
| KADIRI KITCHEN | 26 High Road, London | 677 yd | |
| Eagle Lounge | 32 High Road, London | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 677 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 687 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 719 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 748 yd | |
| No 8 Public House and Hostel | 305 High Road, London | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Broasted | 18F High Road, London | 677 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 38 High Road, London | 678 yd | |
| G Asian Canteen | 18-20 High Road, London | 678 yd | |
| Dollis Hill Fish & Chips | 1C Hamilton Road, London | 697 yd | |
| Sams Chicken/Ministry of Chicken | 47 High Road, London | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Food | 18B High Road, London | 677 yd | |
| Londis | 56-58 High Road, London | 687 yd | |
| United Food Store | 1B Hamilton Road, London | 697 yd | |
| BR Food Market Ltd | 10 High Road, London | 698 yd | |
| A P Food Express | 88 High Road, London | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 360 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.