Brook Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7DF is located in the Dollis Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Road, London, NW2 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6HG, NW2 7BR, NW2 6HQ, NW2 6HX, NW2 6HU, NW2 6RH, NW2 7DW, NW2 6HY, NW2 6RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 7DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 40.9% | 47.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 37% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51.5% | 54.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 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 | 11.7% | 18.9% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 40.4% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 18.9% | 3.8% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 46.4% | 32.8% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 43.6% 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 | 42.6% | 43.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 18.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 18% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.3% 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 | 39.3% | 43.6% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 6.2% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 5.7% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 37.9% | 6.5% | 31.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Road was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brook Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 339th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Westmeath House, 130 Brook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-14 | £289,463 |
| Flat 4 Westmeath House, 130 Brook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-12-04 | £364,021 |
| Flat 17 Westmeath House, 130 Brook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-06-09 | £371,157 |
| Flat 10 Westmeath House, 130 Brook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-05 | £338,270 |
| Flat 8 Westmeath House, 130 Brook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-05-20 | £384,646 |
NW2 7DF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 7DF 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,917 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 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,686 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 | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Braintcroft Junior School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Infant School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 497 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 497 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 497 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 | 4,029 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 | 1,236 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 | 5,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,138 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 | 3,360 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 | 3,770 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 | 3,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Crest Sixth Form Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 497 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stables Cafe | Dollis Hill Lane, London | 202 yd | |
| Omega Sandwich Bar | Omega Sandwich Bar, 22 Waterloo Road | 802 yd | |
| Cricklewood Library Cafe | Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road | 837 yd | |
| Bellissima Ristorante | 150 Coles Green Road, London | 894 yd | |
| Workmans's Cafe | 1A Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffty Tom's | 249 Neasden Lane, London | 1,073 yd | |
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 648 yd | |
| Megabites | 9A Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 726 yd | |
| Wingstop (Unit K5/Pod 6) | Kitchen 5/Pod 6, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 744 yd | |
| Pho (Unit K3/Pod 4) | Kitchen 3/Pod 4, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 752 yd | |
| Bronson's burgers - Norbury K6/Pod 7) | Kitchen 6/Pod 7, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 726 yd | |
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 802 yd | |
| PK Convenience Stores | 2 Dudden Hill Parade, Dudden Hill Lane | 903 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 908 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 308 yd | |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 430 yd | |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Kilburn Cosmos Rfc GLADSTONE CENTRE GLADSTONE CENTRE ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Champions Temple CLIFFORD WAY | 895 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.