Cairnfield Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7PE 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 Cairnfield Avenue, London, NW2 7PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7PH, NW2 7NX, NW2 7NU, NW2 7QT, NW2 7QS, NW2 7SU, NW2 7NS, NW2 7QU, NW2 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 7PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.5% | 49.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 43.9% | 42.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 41.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 44% | 46.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 27.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 4.2% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 35.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 11.5% | 5.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.4% | 14.4% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 27.9% | 26.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -54.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 14.4% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 13.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 39.2% 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 | 46.2% | 39.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 26.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.8% 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 | 44% | 39.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 41.8% | 36.5% | 9.8% | 32.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.6% | 1.8% | -35.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 29.6% | 6.5% | 23.1% |
| Not answered | 16.6% | 6.0% | 10.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cairnfield Avenue was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cairnfield Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 264th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Cairnfield Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-18 | £324,044 |
| 14 Cairnfield Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-09-08 | £585,576 |
| 22 Cairnfield Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-05-25 | £658,125 |
| 8 Cairnfield Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2021-03-22 | £556,639 |
| 58 Cairnfield Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-12-17 | £590,032 |
NW2 7PE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7PE 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Primary School Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northview Junior and Infant School Northview Crescent , NW10 1RD | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferreros Desserts Limited | 294 Neasden Lane, London | 314 yd | |
| KFC | 286 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Bacovia Supermarket & Cafe | 296 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane | 251-253 Neasden Lane, London | 361 yd | |
| Yumchi/Chowmoo | 275 Neasden Lane, Neasden | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Tiffty Tom's | 249 Neasden Lane, London | 362 yd | |
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Charcoal Grill | 298 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 292 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Neasden Fish Bar | 340 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Chicken Valley & Just Gourmet | 276 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Shami Restaurant | 267 Neasden Lane, London | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 574-578 North Circular Road, Neasden | 301 yd | |
| Booty Food & Wine | 272 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 312-314 Neasden Lane | 321 yd | |
| Neasden Food & Wine | 342 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd | |
| Madina Food Centre | 278 Neasden Lane, London | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 452 yd |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Champions Temple CLIFFORD WAY | 555 yd | |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 573 yd | |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 674 yd | |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.