Sumatra Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 1PE is located in the West Hampstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sumatra Road, London, NW6 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 1PG, NW6 1PJ, NW6 2RB, NW6 1PF, NW6 1PH, NW6 1PN, NW6 1BB, NW6 1PB, NW6 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 1PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 NW6 1PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 61.3% | 61.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 29.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 65.1% | 62.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 NW6 1PE this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 80.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.8% | 80.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 46.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83.4% | 68.4% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 59.6% | 47.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% 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 | 57.9% | 48% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 26.4% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 4.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sumatra Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sumatra Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fortune Green and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175A Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-06-11 | £647,195 |
| 179B Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-09-04 | £731,176 |
| 175A Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2016-04-29 | £722,615 |
| 175A Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2010-05-21 | £695,875 |
| Flat 4 169 Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2009-06-19 | £439,093 |
NW6 1PE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Grange School Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,705 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 | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 1,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Took Took | 221 West End Lane | 167 yd | |
| BIBI PERSIAN KITCHEN | 245 West End Lane | 185 yd | |
| What's Your Katsu/Banana Tree/Mimi's Thai Kitchen | 237-239 West End Lane | 195 yd | |
| Starbuck Coffee Shop | 201A West End Lane | 204 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 203 West End Lane | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 260 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 334 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 334 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 338 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE BUZZ | West Hampstead Thameslink Railway Station, Iverson Road | 127 yd | |
| COOKING CAKES | 4b Holmdale Road | 183 yd | |
| Paul UK Ltd | Unit 4, West Hampstead Square, West End Lane | 236 yd | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 148 West End Lane | 241 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Hardy Building, Heritage Lane | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 224 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 224 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 355 yd | |
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 779 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 371 yd | |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 857 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 940 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.