Olive Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6UX 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 6UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6XB, NW2 6UY, NW2 6XA, NW2 6AY, NW2 6FU, NW2 6UU, NW2 6XE, NW2 6BE, NW2 6UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6UX 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 6UX, 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 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Olive Road has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury and the 76th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 1 Park Lodge, 136 - 146 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £626,000 | 2019-11-04 | £682,245 |
| Flat 1 Park Lodge, 136 - 146 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-06-16 | £579,884 |
| Flat 3 Park Lodge, 136 - 146 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2010-10-07 | £560,400 |
| Flat 1 Park Lodge, 136 - 146 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £339,500 | 2007-06-29 | £527,609 |
| Flat 3 Park Lodge, 136 - 146 Olive Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2006-02-02 | £503,802 |
NW2 6UX 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 6UX 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 | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | - not rated | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,800 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 | 1,371 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 | 4,437 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 | 4,137 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 | 4,163 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 | 4,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,800 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 | 537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hopewell Special School (Willesden) 165-167 High Road , NW10 2SG | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 37 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 666 yd | |
| The Manor Health CLub | The Manor Health Club, Arena Place | 666 yd | |
| AT HOTIX | Burlington Parade, Cricklewood Broadway, London | 711 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 739 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 748 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 914 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 934 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd | |
| Kebab Zone | 205 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 799 yd | |
| Cake Box Cricklewood LTD | 184 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 861 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 402 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 664 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 748 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road | 780 yd | |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.