Tanfield Avenue is in London and in Brent district. NW2 7RT 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 Tanfield Avenue, London, NW2 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 7SB, NW2 7ST, NW2 7SS, NW2 7NS, NW2 7RN, NW2 7RL, NW2 7RU, NW2 7RS, NW2 7PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 7RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW2 7RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 34.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 51.9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.1% | 53.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7RT this area, 31.1% 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 | 22.3% | 31.1% | 8.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 7.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 35.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 18.3% | 4.1% | -14.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 8.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 40.6% | 42.9% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -38.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 37.3% 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 | 43.4% | 37.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| European Union | 21.9% | 21.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 21.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.3% 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 | 42.1% | 37.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 36.7% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 6.5% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.5% | 37.2% | -27.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanfield Avenue was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Dollis Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tanfield Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dollis Hill and the 267th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Tanfield Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2026-03-20 | £640,000 |
| 110A - 110C Tanfield Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2026-02-26 | £15,000 |
| 102 Tanfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2026-01-27 | £135,925 |
| 102 Tanfield Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,431 | 2024-02-07 | £17,284 |
| 102A Tanfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-07 | £237,056 |
NW2 7RT 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,516 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 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 5,117 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 | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Junior School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Infant School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft Primary School Warren Road , NW2 7LL | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northview Junior and Infant School Northview Crescent , NW10 1RD | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | 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 | 413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crest Boys' Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 460 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 | 3,347 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 | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,107 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 | 5,347 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 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,347 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 | 3,948 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 | 3,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crest Sixth Form Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 413 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 877 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finezja/Family Restaurant | 236 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Ferreros Desserts Limited | 294 Neasden Lane, London | 414 yd | |
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane | 251-253 Neasden Lane, London | 422 yd | |
| KFC | 286 Neasden Lane, London | 452 yd | |
| Bacovia Supermarket & Cafe | 296 Neasden Lane, London | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffty Tom's | 249 Neasden Lane, London | 422 yd | |
| Katie's | 350 Neasden Lane, London | 452 yd | |
| Peggies Bar | 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 260 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| QFC (Quality Fried Chicken) | 256 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Nadia Kebab House | 244 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Al Sultan Market & Takeaway (Bondokgt Market) | 241 Neasden Lane, London | 415 yd | |
| Pantry and Juices | Unit 5, 237 Neasden Lane | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Wine Ltd | 246 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Food Express | 232 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Neasden Parade Fruit and Vegetable | 238-240 Neasden Lane, London | 386 yd | |
| Delight | 330-336 Neasden Lane, London | 451 yd | |
| Booty Food & Wine | 272 Neasden Lane, London | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crest Academies CREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Crest Boys Academy (Closed) Crest Road | 390 yd | |
| Champions Temple CLIFFORD WAY | 424 yd | |
| Menorah High School For Girls BROOK ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Gladstone Park DOLLIS HILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Wykeham Primary School ABOYNE ROAD | swimming pool | 711 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.