Hemstal Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 2AB 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 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 2AL, NW6 2NS, NW6 2NR, NW6 2AN, NW6 2NP, NW6 2NT, NW6 2PU, NW6 2PH, NW6 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 2AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 47.1% | 54.3% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 45.7% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 60.1% | 62.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 26.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 56.5% | 60% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 26.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2AB this area, 8.5% 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 74.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 74.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 40.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.4% | 66.8% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 60.5% | 56.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 19.9% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 56.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 22.2% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 4.9% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemstal Road was 209.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the South Hampstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hemstal Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in South Hampstead and the 204th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 D 11 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-17 | £462,848 |
| Flat 2, 5 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £533,690 | 2025-01-13 | £467,500 |
| 27A Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-08-23 | £490,263 |
| 21B Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-07-19 | £391,548 |
| Flat C 11A Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-03 | £411,468 |
NW6 2AB 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,954 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 | 2,056 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 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Junior School Messina Avenue , NW6 4LB | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Quex Road , Kilburn NW6 4PG | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,139 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 | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,543 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 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Montessori School 13 Woodchurch Road , NW6 3PL | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 578 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Taylor School Ainsworth Way , NW8 0SR | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEZE NW6 RESTAURANT | 92 Kingsgate Road | 200 yd | |
| BOHEMIA HOUSE | 74 West End Lane | 232 yd | |
| BOMBAY FLAME | 74 Kingsgate Road | 237 yd | |
| Sanctuary Cafe | St James' Church, Sherriff Road | 239 yd | |
| Kingsgate Resource Centre | 208 Webheath, Netherwood Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acol Bridge Club | 86 West End Lane | 304 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 334 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 369 yd | |
| Sir Colin Campbell | 264-266 Kilburn High Road | 398 yd | |
| The Fiddler | 229 Kilburn High Road, London | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoury Taste | 230 Kilburn High Road | 369 yd | |
| MIRIAD LEBANESE FUSION FOOD | 230 Kilburn High Road | 369 yd | |
| ALQUDS | 230 Kilburn High Road | 369 yd | |
| CASBAH DELICATESSEN | 230 Kilburn High Road | 369 yd | |
| AMIGOS BURGERS AND SHAKES (FRANCHISE) | 218 Kilburn High Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Village | 225 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn | 413 yd | |
| Akrms Cash & Carry | 239 Kilburn High Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Icelands Foods Ltd, 100-104 Kilburn High Road | 422 yd | |
| Your Local Store | 20 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 467 yd | |
| El Dahshur Supermarket | 2-4 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 274 yd | |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 404 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.