North Circular Road is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7PY 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 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7QP, NW2 7QA, NW2 7QN, NW2 7QD, NW2 7QL, NW2 7QR, NW10 0ER, NW2 7QX, NW10 0ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 7PY is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 46.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.2% | 49% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7PY this area, 31.2% 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 | 28.5% | 31.2% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 17.5% | 3.9% | -13.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.4% | 14% | -4.4% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 0.7% | -7.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 30% | 34.1% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 36.4% 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 | 42.5% | 36.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| European Union | 19% | 23.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 25.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.9% 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 | 37.8% | 36.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 41.9% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 32.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 7.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 5% | -29.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Circular Road was 267.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.7% higher than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Circular Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 97th highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 586 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-06-11 | £467,586 |
| 580A North Circular Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2006-11-27 | £439,362 |
| 588 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-11-01 | £620,122 |
| 594 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-06-24 | £298,386 |
| 588 North Circular Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2002-12-05 | £606,733 |
NW2 7PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7PY 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,631 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 | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northview Junior and Infant School Northview Crescent , NW10 1RD | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Primary School Barnhill Road , HA9 9YP | 3out of 4 | 1,256 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 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 3,000 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 | 2,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,690 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 | 4,151 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 | 385 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Nicholas School 22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue 295 | 295 Neasden Lane, London | 163 yd | |
| Z We Ton | 303 Neasden Lane, London | 163 yd | |
| KFC | 286 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Bacovia Supermarket & Cafe | 296 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Yumchi/Chowmoo | 275 Neasden Lane, Neasden | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 169 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Tiffty Tom's | 249 Neasden Lane, London | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 291 Neasden Lane, London | 163 yd | |
| Shanghai Xprezz / Pizza Xprezz/ Walk 2 Wok | 366 Neasden Lane North, London | 169 yd | |
| Super Charcoal Grill | 298 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 292 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Neasden Fish Bar | 340 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 574-578 North Circular Road, Neasden | 8 yd | |
| Way 2 Save | 295-299 Neasden Lane, London | 163 yd | |
| Kaah Internet Cafe | 384 Neasden Lane North, London | 169 yd | |
| Booty Food & Wine | 272 Neasden Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 312-314 Neasden Lane | 180 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 208 yd |
| Champions Temple CLIFFORD WAY | 601 yd | |
| Poplar Grove Centre POPLAR GROVE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 876 yd | |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 971 yd | |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Chalkhill Bmx Track ST. DAVIDS CLOSE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.