Anson Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6AH is located in the Cricklewood & Mapesbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Road, London, NW2 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4AH, NW2 6AJ, NW2 6AG, NW2 4AL, NW2 4AG, NW2 6UB, NW2 4AE, NW2 4AJ, NW2 6UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 40.8% | 42.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 39.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 54% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 43.9% | -4.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 62.8% | 57.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 47.1% 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 | 55.8% | 47.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 22.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 16.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.1% 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 | 50.2% | 47.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 32.1% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 6% | -23.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 368th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Anson Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2020-06-03 | £1,209,552 |
| 116 Anson Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2005-07-07 | £1,082,876 |
| 104 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 1996-12-16 | £1,483,824 |
NW2 6AH 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.
NW2 6AH 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 21 Park Avenue , NW2 5AN | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,147 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 | 4,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,414 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 | 4,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 2,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Library Cafe | Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road | 459 yd | |
| Gabriel's Cafe | St Gabriels, Walm Lane | 461 yd | |
| Royal Grille | 2 Chichele Road, London | 529 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza (PJ Corp Stores Ltd) | 207 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 579 yd | |
| Costa | 173 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 586 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 616 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 673 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 734 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 575 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 579 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 579 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 582 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 440 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 195 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 566 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 579 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 579 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 865 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 | 280.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.