West End Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW6 1XN 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 1XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 1SG, NW6 1AU, NW6 1TA, NW6 1SF, NW6 1SP, NW6 1UY, NW6 1PB, NW6 1XL, NW6 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 1XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 52.5% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 55% | 47.5% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 1XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 72% | 64.5% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 54.6% | 56% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 68.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 72.9% | 63.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 10.9% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 51.4% | 53.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 11% | 2.5% | -8.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 53.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 9.9% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 11.3% | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fortune Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.8%.
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 A 251A West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-09 | £298,358 |
| Ground Floor And Basement, 253 West End Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2024-02-28 | £23,335 |
| 253B West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-05-24 | £250,177 |
| 245 West End Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-03-29 | £96,830 |
| 253C West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-11-29 | £277,137 |
NW6 1XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 2,756 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 | 3,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Junior School Messina Avenue , NW6 4LB | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,881 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 | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,564 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 120 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Montessori School 13 Woodchurch Road , NW6 3PL | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan Phoenix School Netherhall Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5TH | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Your Katsu/Banana Tree/Mimi's Thai Kitchen | 237-239 West End Lane | 2 yd | |
| BIBI PERSIAN KITCHEN | 245 West End Lane | 12 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant and Bar | 202 West End Lane | 42 yd | |
| Chipotle West End Lane 4284 | 208 West End Lane | 75 yd | |
| Organico | 267 West End Lane | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 84 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 188 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 190 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 411 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL COFFEE AND GROCERY | 267 West End Lane | 77 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 216 West End Lane | 98 yd | |
| Mazmez | 301 West End Lane | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Bun Ltd | 301 West End Lane | 182 yd | |
| COOKING CAKES | 4b Holmdale Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 42 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 42 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 220 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 802 yd | |
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 812 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 | 370 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 477 yd | |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 1,083 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.