Crest Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7LY 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 Crest Road, London, NW2 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7LX, NW2 7UB, NW2 7UD, NW2 7DL, NW2 7DH, NW2 7UE, NW2 7UA, NW2 7BN, NW2 7UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 7LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.5% | 54.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 43.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.9% | 25.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 34.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 24.3% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 26.4% | 20.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 17.1% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 16.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 42.7% | 49.2% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 4.6% | -9.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 29.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.7% 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 | 38.2% | 49% | 10.8% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 36.7% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.6% | 3.2% | -32.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 47.3% | 6.5% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crest Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Crest Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 219th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Crest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £533,000 | 2015-11-06 | £655,051 |
| 45 Crest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2014-08-04 | £815,283 |
| 69 Crest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2014-03-14 | £749,807 |
| 37 Crest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2013-11-08 | £865,757 |
| 49 Crest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2011-10-21 | £736,701 |
NW2 7LY 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.
NW2 7LY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 7LY 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 895 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 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,128 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 | 3,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,796 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 | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,614 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 | 270 yd | |
| Bellissima Ristorante | 150 Coles Green Road, London | 382 yd | |
| Workmans's Cafe | 1A Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane | 470 yd | |
| Stables Cafe | Dollis Hill Lane, London | 636 yd | |
| Bebe Cafe | Selco, Units 3-4 | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho (Unit K3/Pod 4) | Kitchen 3/Pod 4, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 225 yd | |
| Bronson's burgers - Norbury K6/Pod 7) | Kitchen 6/Pod 7, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 225 yd | |
| Deliveroo SP Ltd | 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate, Apsley Way | 225 yd | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens (K2/Pod 3) | Kitchen 2/Pod 3, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 225 yd | |
| Five Guys (Unit K1/ Pod 1&2) | Kitchen 1/ Pod 1&2, 2 Phoenix Industrial Estate | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 270 yd | |
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 305 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 649 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 808 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 419 yd | |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 699 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.