Applewood Close is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6YJ is located in the Dollis Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Applewood Close, London, NW2 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6YH, NW2 6YG, NW2 6YQ, NW2 7DD, NW2 6HB, NW2 7DE, NW2 6YL, NW2 6HR, NW2 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 6YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 38.9% | 42.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.9% | 46.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 19% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 31% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 16.3% | 4.2% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.1% 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 | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 48.4% | 36.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -45.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 54.8% | 46.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 11% | 6% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 23% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.9% 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 | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 35.9% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.8% | 2.7% | -33.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Applewood Close was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Applewood Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 161st lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Applewood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-12-18 | £514,937 |
| 7 Applewood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-12-14 | £541,564 |
| 5 Applewood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-06-14 | £426,556 |
| 8 Applewood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-07-29 | £468,232 |
| 7 Applewood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2006-10-10 | £548,822 |
NW2 6YJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 6YJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,949 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 | 5,316 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 | 3,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Tai Restaurant | Unit 2, Wing Yip Business Centre | 531 yd | |
| Reindeer Cafe | Unit 3, Wing Yip Business Centre | 531 yd | |
| Stables Cafe | Dollis Hill Lane, London | 594 yd | |
| Workmans's Cafe | 1A Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane | 608 yd | |
| Omega Sandwich Bar | Omega Sandwich Bar, 22 Waterloo Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 267 yd | |
| Megabites | 9A Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 467 yd | |
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 563 yd | |
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 588 yd | |
| Pho (Unit K3/Pod 4) | Kitchen 3/Pod 4, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 467 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 531 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 590 yd | |
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 565 yd | |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 666 yd | |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.