Hemstal Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 2AE 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 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 2AD, NW6 2AJ, NW6 2JG, NW6 2PP, NW6 2PR, NW6 2NT, NW6 2JL, NW6 2HB, NW6 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 2AE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 57% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 43% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 34.7% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 51% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 19.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 52.2% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.9% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 58.5% | 48.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 59.8% | 51.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 17% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 51.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 10% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 3.3% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemstal Road was 702.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 673.9% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hemstal Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fortune Green and the 47th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 1 65 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-10-01 | £704,331 |
| Flat 3 65 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-06-30 | £540,905 |
| Flat 1 65 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-12-11 | £40,814 |
| Flat 1 65 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2014-09-23 | £665,331 |
| Flat 3 65 Hemstal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £601,117 | 2014-07-31 | £587,366 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,044 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 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,008 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 | 152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Grange School Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,061 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 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,709 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 | 3,498 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 | 445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 558 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue 5-7 the Avenue , Brent NW6 7YG | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Resource Centre | 208 Webheath, Netherwood Street | 130 yd | |
| MEZE NW6 RESTAURANT | 92 Kingsgate Road | 191 yd | |
| BOMBAY FLAME | 74 Kingsgate Road | 253 yd | |
| MEATY BUNS | 262 Kilburn High Road | 254 yd | |
| Gucci Tallava | 260 Kilburn High Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Colin Campbell | 264-266 Kilburn High Road | 256 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 263 yd | |
| The Fiddler | 229 Kilburn High Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 384 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASTA EVANGELISTS | 256 Kilburn High Road | 255 yd | |
| ATHENA GRILL HOUSE | Ground Floor, 260 Kilburn High Road | 256 yd | |
| CM KILBURN LTD | 296 Kilburn High Road | 294 yd | |
| Savoury Taste | 230 Kilburn High Road | 300 yd | |
| MIRIAD LEBANESE FUSION FOOD | 230 Kilburn High Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akrms Cash & Carry | 239 Kilburn High Road, London | 305 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Icelands Foods Ltd, 100-104 Kilburn High Road | 318 yd | |
| Round The Clock Supermarket | 261 Kilburn High Road, London | 319 yd | |
| Meat Village | 225 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn | 331 yd | |
| Your Local Store | 20 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 213 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 395 yd | |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 480 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 738 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Islamia Girls High School SALUSBURY ROAD | 1,049 yd | |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
| St Annes And St Andrews Church SALUSBURY ROAD | 1,093 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.