Willesden Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5RJ 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 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 7PS, NW2 5RL, NW2 5RH, NW2 5RG, NW2 5RE, NW6 7AZ, NW6 7YU, NW6 7YT, NW6 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 5RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 56.4% | 50.5% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 35.8% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) 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 | 55.4% | 56.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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.
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 63.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 3.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 6.9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 63.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 11.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 51.9% | 43.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -38.2% |
| Arab | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 59.9% | 45.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 15.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.1% 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 | 56.4% | 45.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 27.1% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 11.6% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willesden Lane was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willesden Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 229th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 29 Manor Lodge, 223 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-21 | £432,187 |
| Flat 15 Manor Lodge, 223 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-06-24 | £431,431 |
| Flat 16 Manor Lodge, 223 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-05-04 | £446,277 |
| Flat 17 Manor Lodge, 223 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2016-08-26 | £571,941 |
| Flat 27 Manor Lodge, 223 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2015-10-16 | £464,199 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 5RJ 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,486 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 | 2,572 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 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Infant School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School Linacre Road , Willesden Green NW2 5BB | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 3,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,478 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 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 733 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,079 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 | 463 yd | |
| Bliss Lounge & Restaurant | 66 Walm Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| Firezza | 76 Walm Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| Delice Cafe Ltd | 108 Walm Lane, London | 490 yd | |
| Costa | 43 Walm Lane, London | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 579 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 843 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 906 yd | |
| The Windmill Guest House Bar | 57 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 952 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 462 yd | |
| XOXO Coffee and Patisserie | 68 Walm Lane, London | 477 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 496 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 535 yd | |
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Willesden Retail Shop | Service Station, 290 Willesden Lane | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 463 yd | |
| Walnut Wholefoods | 78 Walm Lane, London | 467 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 496 yd | |
| Damascus Market Ltd | 23 Walm Lane, London | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 547 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Al-Sadiq And Al-Zahra Schools SALUSBURY ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Islamia Girls High School SALUSBURY ROAD | 1,032 yd | |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 1,037 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.