Anson Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6AJ 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 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 4AL, NW2 6AZ, NW2 6AH, NW2 4AH, NW2 6AP, NW2 4AP, NW2 6UH, NW2 4AJ, NW2 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6AJ 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 6AJ, 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 9.3% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 370th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2002-10-04 | £1,294,667 |
| 118 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 1995-09-21 | £1,418,570 |
| 118 Anson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1995-05-11 | £606,875 |
NW2 6AJ 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 6AJ 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 , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,539 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 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,114 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 | 1,493 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 | 4,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,458 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 | 4,457 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 | 4,469 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 | 4,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell Special School (Willesden) 165-167 High Road , NW10 2SG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 383 yd | |
| Gabriel's Cafe | St Gabriels, Walm Lane | 541 yd | |
| Royal Grille | 2 Chichele Road, London | 610 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 53 Walm Lane, London | 635 yd | |
| Early's Cafe | 225 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 643 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 699 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 745 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 804 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curly Coffee Bar Limited | 69 Walm Lane, London | 620 yd | |
| Lezziz Express. | 8 Station Parade, London | 645 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 645 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 645 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 527 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 570 yd | |
| Co-op | 57-59 Walm Lane, London | 635 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 195 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 636 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 786 yd | |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.