Ashford Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6BN 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 Ashford Road, London, NW2 6BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6BP, NW2 6BS, NW2 6BT, NW2 6BU, NW2 6BW, NW2 6TU, NW2 6DJ, NW2 6BX, NW2 6TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 47.5% | 45.1% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 43.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 50.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around NW2 6BN this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 35.4% | 25.0% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 32.6% | -14.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 18.6% | 5.8% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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 | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 29.9% | 20.3% | -9.6% | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 33.6% | 24.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 24.1% | 22.2% | 0.6% | 23.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 35.5% | 37.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.6% | 37.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 32.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34% 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 | 34.4% | 37.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 34% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 13.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 23.6% | 10.2% | -13.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 5% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 43.6% | 6.5% | 37.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cricklewood & Mapesbury 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Ashford Court Ashford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-10-13 | £241,526 |
| Flat 25 Ashford Court Ashford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-18 | £230,452 |
| Flat 2 Ashford Court Ashford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-07-08 | £391,511 |
| Flat 21 Ashford Court Ashford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2019-10-23 | £351,524 |
| Flat 15 Ashford Court Ashford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-07-20 | £392,320 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 6BN 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,678 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 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grille | 2 Chichele Road, London | 184 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza (PJ Corp Stores Ltd) | 207 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Costa | 173 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 200 yd | |
| Pedros Cafe | 191 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 200 yd | |
| Early's Cafe | 225 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 206 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 279 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 283 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 349 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 187 yd | |
| Cake Box Cricklewood LTD | 184 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 231 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher | 195 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 172 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 200 yd | |
| Brent Foodstores | BRENT FOODSTORE, 20 Rockhall Road | 201 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 901 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.