St Pauls Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 5SY 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 St Pauls Avenue, London, NW2 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 5TD, NW2 5SX, NW2 5TA, NW2 5TB, NW2 5TG, NW2 5TE, NW2 5AP, NW2 4PY, NW2 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 5SY is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 47.6% | 44.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 55.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 5SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 54.2% | 46.5% | -7.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 43.5% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 52% | 53.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 23.3% | 13.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 49.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 20.6% | 1.5% | -19.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% | 0.4% | 13.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 58.2% | 60.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 45.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 24.5% | 26.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.6% 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 | 43.2% | 45.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 21.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 13.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.1% | 76.7% | -26.6% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Avenue was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 237th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 St Pauls Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-11 | £545,667 |
| 53 St Pauls Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,350,111 |
| 53 St Pauls Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-10 | £421,235 |
| Flat 4 45 St Pauls Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2021-03-19 | £324,974 |
| Flat 2 45 St Pauls Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2018-06-12 | £438,711 |
NW2 5SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 164 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,070 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 | 213 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 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Junior School Sherrick Green Road , NW10 1LB | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Infant School Sherrick Green Road , NW10 1LB | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesden High School Doyle Gardens , NW10 3ST | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,197 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 | 1,346 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 | 3,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,108 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 | 4,564 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 | 5,101 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 | 5,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia Cafe | 2 High Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Spoon and Rice | 16 High Road, London | 199 yd | |
| The Best Broasted | 17 Walm Lane, London | 213 yd | |
| Marina | 36 High Road, London | 220 yd | |
| KADIRI KITCHEN | 26 High Road, London | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| Bar Lula's | 50 High Road, London | 283 yd | |
| McGoverns | 60 High Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Bar 117 | 117 High Road, London | 453 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 25 Harlesden Road, London | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Orchid | 1E Walm Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 7 Walm Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| Habaneros | 3A Walm Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| Lezziz Charcoal Grill | 13 Walm Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| SIPPING BEAR | 9 Walm Lane, London | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR Food Market Ltd | 10 High Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Galaxy Food | 18B High Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Damascus Market Ltd | 23 Walm Lane, London | 256 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, High Road | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore, High Road | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 666 yd | |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 769 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 | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.