Ariel Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 2DX 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 Ariel Road, London, NW6 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 2DY, NW6 2EA, NW6 2QY, NW6 2DU, NW6 2QT, NW6 2EG, NW6 2ED, NW6 2DT, NW6 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 2DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 59.5% | 69.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 13.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 4.4% | -6.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 16.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 50.2% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 54.3% | 57.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 65.1% | 60.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 60.8% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.4% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 2.8% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariel Road was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ariel Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fortune Green and the 254th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Ariel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-12 | £362,009 |
| First Floor Flat 2 1 Ariel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-01-10 | £366,842 |
| Flat 1 1 Ariel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2015-08-12 | £623,262 |
| Flat B 7 Ariel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2013-02-28 | £272,671 |
| 9C Ariel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2013-02-14 | £349,730 |
NW6 2DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,289 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 | 2,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,331 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 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 587 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 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Kilburn NW6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Grange School Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 2,133 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 | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 3,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 1,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Resource Centre | 208 Webheath, Netherwood Street | 240 yd | |
| WINGMANS | 332 Kilburn High Road | 323 yd | |
| THE GIGGLING ANGEL | 338 Kilburn High Road | 327 yd | |
| GREEDY | 328c Kilburn High Road | 339 yd | |
| CUPIDE | 328c ( 2) Kilburn High Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 338 yd | |
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 376 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 428 yd | |
| Sir Colin Campbell | 264-266 Kilburn High Road | 460 yd | |
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALOR KITCHEN/CARIBEAN CUISINE | 28 B, Maygrove Road | 265 yd | |
| Alex Plaice | 314 Kilburn High Road | 356 yd | |
| FIREAWAY PIZZA | 306 Kilburn High Road | 375 yd | |
| Byblos Lebanese Cuisine | 363 Kilburn High Road, London | 376 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 304 Kilburn High Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Food & Halal Meat | 369 Kilburn High Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 833 yd | |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 1,046 yd | |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.