Shobroke Close is in London and in Brent district. NW2 6YU is located in the Dollis Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shobroke Close, London, NW2 6YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6YX, NW2 6NP, NW2 6JU, NW2 6QS, NW2 6YY, NW2 6LA, NW2 6JP, NW2 6NR, NW2 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 6YU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW2 6YU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.2% | 34.1% | -19.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 57.6% | 29.7% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 53.4% | 40.4% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.9% | 27.4% | 8.5% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 9.7% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.9% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 26.3% | 12.3% | -14.0% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 13.7% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 29.7% | 28.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -52.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 37.3% 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 | 54.5% | 37.3% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 18.4% | 21.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 18.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 26.7% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 46.2% 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 | 52.3% | 37.3% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 46.2% | 40.2% | 9.8% | 36.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 0.5% | -27.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 32.2% | 6.0% | 26.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shobroke Close was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shobroke Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 309th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Katrine Court Shobroke Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-28 | £312,294 |
| Flat 10 Katrine Court Shobroke Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-06-07 | £295,959 |
| Flat 18 Katrine Court Shobroke Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-02-23 | £274,706 |
| 3 Katrine Court Shobroke Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2015-11-11 | £271,463 |
| 12 Katrine Court Shobroke Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2012-07-30 | £247,575 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,844 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 | 3,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,345 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 RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | - not rated | 285 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 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | 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 | 764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 4,932 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 | 1,894 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 | 4,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,187 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 | 3,585 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 | 3,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 1,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 160 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 160 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 160 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 405 yd | |
| The Manor Health CLub | The Manor Health Club, Arena Place | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 160 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 694 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 878 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 934 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 493 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 761 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 201 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 776 yd | |
| Subway | 197-199 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 211 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 224 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 578 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 917 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.