Acol Road is in London and in Camden district. NW6 3AP is located in the South 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 Acol Road, London, NW6 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 3AH, NW6 3HL, NW6 3NH, NW6 3RE, NW6 3AA, NW6 3PL, NW6 3BD, NW6 3RF, NW6 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 3AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 63.1% | 49.8% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 37.6% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 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 (92.9%) 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 | 57.3% | 62.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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 3AP this area, 3.9% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 72% | 77.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 76.9% | 64.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 62.8% | 47.3% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 13.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 61.1% | 47.3% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 18.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acol Road was 210.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% higher than the South Hampstead average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Acol Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in South Hampstead and the 204th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.2%.

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 14 Cecil Court, 2 Acol Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £873,000 | 2024-11-21 | £796,127 |
| Flat 15 Cecil Court, 2 Acol Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-12-02 | £603,670 |
| Flat 15 Cecil Court, 2 Acol Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-05-28 | £476,670 |
| Flat 10 Cecil Court, 2 Acol Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-05-12 | £588,828 |
| Flat 8 Cecil Court, 2 Acol Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-04-01 | £486,769 |
NW6 3AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Quex Road , Kilburn NW6 4PG | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Primary School Kingsgate Road , NW6 4LB | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Grange School Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | 2out of 4 | 1,017 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 Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,875 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 | 3,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,262 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 | 3,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Pre-Prep School 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hampstead High School 3 Maresfield Gardens , London NW3 5SS | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 1,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool | 11 Woodchurch Road | 135 yd | |
| St Mary's Church | St Marys Vicarage, 134A Abbey Road | 189 yd | |
| BOHEMIA HOUSE | 74 West End Lane | 331 yd | |
| FEAST WITH US | CONWAY HOUSE, 18-22 Quex Road | 380 yd | |
| MOXIES FISH BAR | 96 West End Lane | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acol Bridge Club | 86 West End Lane | 411 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 476 yd | |
| Heads + Tails | 175 West End Lane | 498 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 511 yd | |
| Coopers Arms | 164 Kilburn High Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Lee Chinese Food Take Away | 238 Belsize Road | 479 yd | |
| DAAKOO | 104 West End Lane | 515 yd | |
| Wenzels the Bakers | 106a Kilburn High Road | 518 yd | |
| Eillen Lovelidge | Pitch 1 Outside 100 Kilburn High Road, Birchington Road | 530 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Hardy Building, Heritage Lane | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Camden Abbey Road local- Junction of Abbey Road and, Belsize Road | 310 yd | |
| Aldi | 142-162 Kilburn High Road | 536 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 88-92 Kilburn High Road | 536 yd | |
| Ranya Food Centre | 141-145 Kilburn High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 363 yd | |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 461 yd | |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 697 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 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.