West End Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW6 1QR 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 West End Lane, London, NW6 1QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 1QS, NW6 1RB, NW6 1AU, NW6 1UU, NW6 1UX, NW6 1UR, NW6 1UT, NW6 1SP, NW6 1UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW6 1QR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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% | 47.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 54% | 52.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 1QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 70.9% | 60% | -10.9% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 24.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 65.3% | 45.3% | -20.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 39.4% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 58.9% | -5.9% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 5.6% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.2% | 53.7% | -29.5% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 13.4% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 57.9% | 40.9% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 25.1% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.6% 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 | 54% | 40.9% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 28.6% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End Lane was 435.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 370.1% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
West End Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fortune Green and the 92nd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Dennington Park Mansions West End Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-11 | £272,610 |
| Flat 10B Dennington Park Mansions West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2008-05-02 | £805,803 |
| 10A Dennington Park Mansions 279 West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2007-12-14 | £665,957 |
NW6 1QR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,777 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 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,719 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 | 149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale , Hampstead NW3 6TX | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 3,863 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 | 3,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,736 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 | 4,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Pre-Prep School 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Fitzpatrick | 273 West End Lane | 6 yd | |
| Colaba Indian Dining | 279 West End Lane | 13 yd | |
| Organico | 267 West End Lane | 22 yd | |
| Bella Luna | 218 West End Lane | 44 yd | |
| ZIA LUCIA WEST HAMPSTEAD | 238 West End Lane | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 14 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 95 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 97 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 506 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL COFFEE AND GROCERY | 267 West End Lane | 22 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 216 West End Lane | 47 yd | |
| Mazmez | 301 West End Lane | 89 yd | |
| Pizza Bun Ltd | 301 West End Lane | 89 yd | |
| Mama Cha | 315 West End Lane | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 108 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 108 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 129 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 719 yd | |
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 576 yd | |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,040 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.