Willesden Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5RT 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 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 5RZ, NW2 5RY, NW2 5RB, NW2 5RD, NW2 5RA, NW6 7AX, NW2 5SA, NW2 5JJ, NW2 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 5RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 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 5RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 63.1% | 49.7% | -13.4% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 32.2% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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%) 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 | 45.6% | 56.2% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 54.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 54.2% | 46% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 16.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.6% 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 | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 30.6% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 4.2% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 8.9% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willesden Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brondesbury Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 6 Maygreen Court, 237 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-02-26 | £722,505 |
| Flat 1 Maygreen Court, 237 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £728,000 | 2015-08-26 | £846,840 |
| Flat 1 Maygreen Court, 237 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £449,950 | 2010-07-30 | £783,759 |
| Flat 5 Maygreen Court, 237 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2008-10-06 | £415,531 |
| Flat 5 Maygreen Court, 237 Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-12-20 | £572,472 |
NW2 5RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 2,730 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 | 459 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | 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 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,183 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 | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,674 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 | 3,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,022 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 | 5,402 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 | 817 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor School Chamberlayne Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,260 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 | 279 yd | |
| Firezza | 76 Walm Lane, London | 279 yd | |
| Beer + Burger | 88 Walm Lane, London | 291 yd | |
| Sushi Masa | 33B Walm Lane, London | 317 yd | |
| Cavallino | 25A Walm Lane, London | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 364 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 624 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 687 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 788 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 25 Harlesden Road, London | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOXO Coffee and Patisserie | 68 Walm Lane, London | 279 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Willelsden Green | 86 Walm Lane, London | 287 yd | |
| Big Bite | 39 Walm Lane, London | 319 yd | |
| SIPPING BEAR | 9 Walm Lane, London | 356 yd | |
| Blue Orchid | 1E Walm Lane, London | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Willesden Retail Shop | Service Station, 290 Willesden Lane | 218 yd | |
| Walnut Wholefoods | 78 Walm Lane, London | 278 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92 Walm Lane, London | 291 yd | |
| Damascus Market Ltd | 23 Walm Lane, London | 317 yd | |
| SuperSave | 47 Walm Lane, London | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 731 yd |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 yd |
| Chelmsford Square CHELMSFORD SQUARE | tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.