North Circular Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7JR 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 North Circular Road, London, NW2 7JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7AH, NW2 7HF, NW2 7HW, NW2 7AX, NW2 7AQ, NW2 7BA, NW2 7JL, NW2 7UH, NW2 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 7JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 54.9% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 45.1% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 40.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 46.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around NW2 7JR this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 30.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 38.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.9% | 2.5% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.2% 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 | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 14.7% | 5.6% | -9.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 7.3% | -7.6% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 8.6% |
| White | 36.3% | 32.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -49.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 23.8% | 15.6% | 0.6% | 23.2% |
| Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 33.3% 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 | 45.8% | 33.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 19.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 4.5% | -8.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 26% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.6% 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 | 41.2% | 33.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -49.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 21.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 14.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 11.1% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41% | 76.7% | -35.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 7.2% | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 34.8% | 6.5% | 28.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Circular Road was 580.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 388.3% higher than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Circular Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 26th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 998 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-02-03 | £539,749 |
| Unit B 964 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,880,000 | 2019-01-07 | £1,856,152 |
| Unit B 964 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2018-09-18 | £1,017,228 |
| Unit B 964 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2017-10-26 | £1,052,664 |
| 970 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2017-09-12 | £2,475,433 |
NW2 7JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,616 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 | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintcroft Junior School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Infant School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Primary School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crest Boys' Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,823 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 | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,131 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 | 2,855 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 | 2,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Crest Sixth Form Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 721 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 232 yd | |
| Bellissima Ristorante | 150 Coles Green Road, London | 257 yd | |
| Bebe Cafe | Selco, Units 3-4 | 301 yd | |
| Workmans's Cafe | 1A Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane | 470 yd | |
| Travelodge London Brent Cross | Denmark House, West Hendon Broadway, London | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 821 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Firm (Unit 10) | Kitchen 10, Unit A | 31 yd | |
| Wok Indo (Kitchen 22) | Kitchen 22, Unit A | 31 yd | |
| Lala Drinks (Unit 9) | Kitchen 9, Unit A | 31 yd | |
| Its All Greek to Me (Unit 12A) | Kitchen 12A, Unit A | 31 yd | |
| French Tacos UK (Unit 8) | Kitchen 8, Unit A | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 468 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 784 yd | |
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 877 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 785 yd | |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 828 yd | |
| Princes Park Youth Football Club COOL OAK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 930 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.