Barlow Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 2BL is located in the Fortune Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barlow Road, London, NW6 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 2BQ, NW6 2BG, NW2 3TN, NW6 2BJ, NW6 2BE, NW6 2BD, NW2 3TG, NW2 3TP, NW6 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 2BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 53.5% | 55.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 46.4% | 55.9% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 27.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.8% | 49.2% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 21.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 44.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.4% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 60% | 56.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 65% | 59.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 59.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 29.8% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.6% | 2.5% | -30.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Road was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barlow Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fortune Green and the 225th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Barlow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2024-08-13 | £354,707 |
| 24 Barlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2020-08-12 | £601,710 |
| 25 Barlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-02-03 | £635,190 |
| 6 Barlow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-07-09 | £373,495 |
| 14 Barlow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-01-18 | £602,265 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,479 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 | 271 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 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Kilburn NW6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodcycle Kilburn | St Cuthberts Church, Fordwych Road | 75 yd | |
| Supreme Coffee ltd | 364 Kilburn High Road | 270 yd | |
| THE ALLIANCE | 40-42 Mill Lane | 291 yd | |
| My Wok Box | Ground Floor, 4 Exeter Parade | 305 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza | 391 Kilburn High Road, London | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 282 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 418 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 432 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 597 yd | |
| Sir Colin Campbell | 264-266 Kilburn High Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALOR KITCHEN/CARIBEAN CUISINE | 28 B, Maygrove Road | 175 yd | |
| Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie | 2 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road | 293 yd | |
| Cheerio Juice Bar | Shop adjacent, Kilburn Station | 314 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 332 yd | |
| Byblos Lebanese Cuisine | 363 Kilburn High Road, London | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 333 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 782 yd | |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 981 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.