West End Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW6 2LG 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 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 2AP, NW6 2QA, NW6 2AA, NW6 3RW, NW6 2AR, NW6 2LU, NW6 3RT, NW6 2LH, NW6 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW6 2LG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 47.2% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 47% | 52.8% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 54.9% | 57.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 27.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 64.5% | 63.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 24.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2LG this area, 7.8% 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 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.4% | 67.3% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 64.2% | 61.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 47.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 20% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 13.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 47.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 22.4% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 9.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End Lane was 312.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.3% higher than the South Hampstead average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
West End Lane has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in South Hampstead and the 135th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 West End Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800 | 2025-01-24 | £1,577 |
| Flat 3 167 West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2017-11-20 | £805,580 |
| Flat 5 159 West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2011-10-05 | £415,650 |
| Flat 2 165 West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-03-31 | £367,372 |
| Flat 3 167 West End Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £496,950 | 2008-10-01 | £752,980 |
NW6 2LG 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,143 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 | 2,243 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 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,086 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 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 560 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 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,181 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 | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,397 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 | 3,395 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 | 307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 789 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Cafe | St James' Church, Sherriff Road | 63 yd | |
| BOHEMIA HOUSE | 74 West End Lane | 79 yd | |
| GEO, Zen Baker Ltd | 169c West End Lane | 96 yd | |
| MOXIES FISH BAR | 96 West End Lane | 113 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S | 177 West End Lane | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acol Bridge Club | 86 West End Lane | 73 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 115 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 137 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 187 yd | |
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAKOO | 104 West End Lane | 155 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Hardy Building, Heritage Lane | 200 yd | |
| TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD | 134 West End Lane | 252 yd | |
| Paul UK Ltd | Unit 4, West Hampstead Square, West End Lane | 257 yd | |
| Lezzes express/ West End Charcoal Grill | 140 West End Lane | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 534 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 534 yd | |
| Meat Village | 225 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn | 645 yd | |
| Akrms Cash & Carry | 239 Kilburn High Road, London | 652 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Icelands Foods Ltd, 100-104 Kilburn High Road | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 58 yd | |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 555 yd | |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 973 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 1,051 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 | 151 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.