Lydford Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5QY 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 Lydford Road, London, NW2 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 5RA, NW2 5SA, NW2 4RE, NW2 4RD, NW2 5RB, NW2 4RG, NW2 5QS, NW2 5LA, NW2 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 5QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 48% | 52.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52% | 47.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 58.1% | 55.1% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 24.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 15.1% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 49.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.5% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.6% | 47% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
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 | 50.3% | 46.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 18.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.8% 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 | 47% | 46.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 31.8% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 4.9% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydford Road was 179.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydford Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 181st highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 23A Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2022-11-24 | £927,717 |
| Ground Floor Flat 15 Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-30 | £471,759 |
| First Floor Flat 15 Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-03-09 | £767,160 |
| 5C Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2012-09-11 | £392,410 |
| First Floor Flat 23 Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-03-16 | £359,156 |
NW2 5QY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,797 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 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 375 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 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,815 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 | 3,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,160 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 | 5,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 963 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor School Chamberlayne Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bliss Lounge & Restaurant | 66 Walm Lane, London | 137 yd | |
| Firezza | 76 Walm Lane, London | 137 yd | |
| Beer + Burger | 88 Walm Lane, London | 143 yd | |
| Costa | 43 Walm Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Sushi Masa | 33B Walm Lane, London | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 250 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 542 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 609 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 720 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 25 Harlesden Road, London | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOXO Coffee and Patisserie | 68 Walm Lane, London | 137 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 138 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| SIPPING BEAR | 9 Walm Lane, London | 242 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Wholefoods | 78 Walm Lane, London | 130 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 143 yd | |
| Shell Willesden Retail Shop | Service Station, 290 Willesden Lane | 145 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 169 yd | |
| Damascus Market Ltd | 23 Walm Lane, London | 177 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 874 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.