Osborne Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5DR 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 Osborne Road, London, NW2 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 5DP, NW2 5DS, NW2 5DT, NW2 5BL, NW2 5LP, NW2 5LN, NW2 5BS, NW2 5DU, NW2 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 5DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 55.2% | 49% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 24.4% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 4.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 44.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.4% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 48.5% | 41.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 18% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.4% | 50% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 31% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 2.9% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 320.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.3% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Osborne Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 79th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41B Osborne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-12-16 | £500,521 |
| 23A Osborne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-11-11 | £477,459 |
| 5 Osborne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £728,000 | 2021-06-25 | £766,606 |
| 29 Osborne Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2021-06-11 | £21,140 |
| 41C Osborne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-12 | £577,732 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 5DR 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,347 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 | 280 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 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School Belton Road , Brent NW2 5PE | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School Belton Road , NW2 5PE | - not rated | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesden High School Doyle Gardens , NW10 3ST | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School Neasden Lane , NW10 2UF | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,805 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 | 933 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 | 3,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,098 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 | 5,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Special School (Willesden) 165-167 High Road , NW10 2SG | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesden College of Technology Denzil Road , NW10 2XD | - not rated | 933 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre Longstone Avenue , Harlesden NW10 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kidz Clean Kitchen | 110A High Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Bgrill Portugese Cuisine | 116 High Road, London | 279 yd | |
| POISÉ RESTAURANT | 126 High Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Deli Beira | 147 High Road, London | 311 yd | |
| Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) | 161 High Road, London | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 354 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 25 Harlesden Road, London | 508 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab Willesden | 142 High Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Chicken Wonder | 132 High Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Golden Dish | 113 High Road, London | 325 yd | |
| The Hummyngbird | 119A High Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 87-89 High Road, London | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisha | 108 High Road, London | 277 yd | |
| Barakah Supermarket | 122-124 High Road, London | 282 yd | |
| Apna Bazaar Supermarket | 134 High Road, London | 291 yd | |
| The Garden Butcher | 130 High Road, London | 291 yd | |
| A P Food Express | 88 High Road, London | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 343 yd | |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.