Alder Grove is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7DA 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 Alder Grove, London, NW2 7DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7LU, NW2 7DG, NW2 7LT, NW2 7BY, NW2 7DB, NW2 7BX, NW2 7EU, NW2 7EG, NW2 7DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 7DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 31.7% | 36.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 52.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 48.4% | 52.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.5% | 26.8% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 29.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 14% | 3.5% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 46.1% | 38.6% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 52.1% | 44.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 20.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 22.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.7% 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 | 46.9% | 44.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 35.7% | 32.3% | 9.8% | 25.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 5.1% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 9% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 39.8% | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Grove was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alder Grove has the 36th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 400th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Alder Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2013-03-15 | £947,583 |
| 9 Alder Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2007-10-19 | £772,766 |
| 11 Alder Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2006-11-28 | £774,288 |
| 3 Alder Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2001-08-03 | £313,656 |
| 3 Alder Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2001-07-24 | £395,469 |
NW2 7DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7DA 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,187 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 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 831 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Sandwich Bar | Omega Sandwich Bar, 22 Waterloo Road | 325 yd | |
| Workmans's Cafe | 1A Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane | 338 yd | |
| Bellissima Ristorante | 150 Coles Green Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Wing Tai Restaurant | Unit 2, Wing Yip Business Centre | 445 yd | |
| Reindeer Cafe | Unit 3, Wing Yip Business Centre | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabites | 9A Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 164 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Pho (Unit K3/Pod 4) | Kitchen 3/Pod 4, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 361 yd | |
| Bronson's burgers - Norbury K6/Pod 7) | Kitchen 6/Pod 7, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 361 yd | |
| Deliveroo SP Ltd | 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate, Apsley Way | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 164 yd | |
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 445 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 597 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 546 yd | |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 594 yd | |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 794 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.