Sumatra Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 1PN 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 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 1PP, NW6 1BD, NW6 1PL, NW6 1PE, NW6 1BB, NW6 1TS, NW6 1TR, NW6 1PJ, NW6 2RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW6 1PN 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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 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 NW6 1PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 67.6% | 65.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 24.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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 | 58.6% | 64.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 27.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 5.5% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1PN this area, 7.2% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.3% | 77.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.9% | 68.4% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 57.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 57.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 57.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 21.9% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 5.5% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 4.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 13.8% | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sumatra Road was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sumatra Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fortune Green and the 98th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161A Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-31 | £399,582 |
| First Floor Flat 141 Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,906 | 2025-03-31 | £250,644 |
| 163 Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2025-01-03 | £1,278,399 |
| Ground Floor Flat 145 Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-12-02 | £584,536 |
| 143 Sumatra Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2024-08-02 | £24,190 |
NW6 1PN 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.
NW6 1PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 1,074 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 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,878 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 | 3,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,475 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 | 861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 1,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIBI PERSIAN KITCHEN | 245 West End Lane | 255 yd | |
| What's Your Katsu/Banana Tree/Mimi's Thai Kitchen | 237-239 West End Lane | 261 yd | |
| Took Took | 221 West End Lane | 262 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant and Bar | 202 West End Lane | 297 yd | |
| Starbuck Coffee Shop | 201A West End Lane | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 307 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 354 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 355 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 411 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOKING CAKES | 4b Holmdale Road | 162 yd | |
| COFFEE BUZZ | West Hampstead Thameslink Railway Station, Iverson Road | 220 yd | |
| LOCAL COFFEE AND GROCERY | 267 West End Lane | 305 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Hardy Building, Heritage Lane | 319 yd | |
| Paul UK Ltd | Unit 4, West Hampstead Square, West End Lane | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 297 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 297 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 368 yd | |
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 433 yd | |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 802 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 967 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.