Olive Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6UR 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 Olive Road, London, NW2 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6UP, NW2 6UL, NW2 6XJ, NW2 6UT, NW2 6UU, NW2 6XL, NW2 6UN, NW2 6UJ, NW2 6XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6UR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.3% | 47.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 52.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 60.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 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.
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 51.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.6% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 65.7% | 47.6% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 53.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 21.1% | 19.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.2% | 53.1% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 28.7% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 6.2% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 4% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Road was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olive Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103A Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-11-01 | £466,718 |
| Ground Floor Flat 81 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-30 | £465,409 |
| 99 Olive Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2022-08-10 | £1,225,705 |
| 103A Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-10-29 | £426,675 |
| 81 Olive Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £934,000 | 2016-02-29 | £1,081,982 |
NW2 6UR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Other | 49 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road , Dollis Hill NW10 1LB | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,466 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 | 4,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,859 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 | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 212 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 527 yd | |
| The Manor Health CLub | The Manor Health Club, Arena Place | 527 yd | |
| AT HOTIX | Burlington Parade, Cricklewood Broadway, London | 558 yd | |
| Early's Cafe | 225 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 564 yd | |
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 677 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 725 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 744 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 604 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 604 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 610 yd | |
| Cake Box Cricklewood LTD | 184 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 672 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 564 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 573 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 604 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 896 yd | |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.