Willesden Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5RH is located in the Brondesbury Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willesden Lane, London, NW2 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 5RG, NW2 5RJ, NW6 7PS, NW6 7YU, NW2 5RE, NW2 4DG, NW6 7PR, NW2 5RL, NW2 4DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 5RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 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 5RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 54.4% | 42.9% | -11.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 43.6% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 57.1% | 48.7% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 38% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 27.2% | 13.1% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 38.7% | -13.6% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 10% | 4.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 53.2% | 52.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, just 41.2% 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 | 60.7% | 41.2% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 18.1% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 25.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.4% 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 | 53.6% | 41.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 42.4% | 38.8% | 9.8% | 32.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 5.3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 2.6% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 37.4% | 6.5% | 30.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willesden Lane was 325.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.4% higher than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willesden Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 72nd highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Yates Court, 228 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-28 | £353,958 |
| Flat 3 Yates Court, 228 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,250 | 2022-09-01 | £354,633 |
| Flat 29 Yates Court, 228 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2022-05-27 | £377,446 |
| Flat 34 Yates Court, 228 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2021-03-26 | £432,812 |
| Flat 26 Yates Court, 228 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-10-22 | £439,405 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Other | 60 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Infant School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 732 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 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,461 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 | 3,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,237 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 | 5,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer + Burger | 88 Walm Lane, London | 484 yd | |
| Delice Cafe Ltd | 108 Walm Lane, London | 491 yd | |
| Bliss Lounge & Restaurant | 66 Walm Lane, London | 511 yd | |
| Firezza | 76 Walm Lane, London | 511 yd | |
| Costa | 43 Walm Lane, London | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 623 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 886 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 899 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 953 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 485 yd | |
| XOXO Coffee and Patisserie | 68 Walm Lane, London | 511 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 518 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 544 yd | |
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 484 yd | |
| Shell Willesden Retail Shop | Service Station, 290 Willesden Lane | 489 yd | |
| Walnut Wholefoods | 78 Walm Lane, London | 496 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 518 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 549 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Al-Sadiq And Al-Zahra Schools SALUSBURY ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Islamia Girls High School SALUSBURY ROAD | 1,026 yd | |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.