Carlton Vale is in London and in Brent district. NW6 5BZ is located in the Kilburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5DQ, NW6 5DF, NW6 5EY, NW6 5XG, NW6 5XJ, NW6 5LA, NW6 5AJ, NW6 5XE, NW6 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 5BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 48.1% | 54.7% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 45.3% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 5BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 51% | 55.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 35.2% | 13.6% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 5.7% | -9.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.5% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 53.9% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 10.9% | -19.0% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 7.2% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 55.9% | 40.2% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 31.7% | 14.2% | -17.5% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.9% | 7.3% | -7.6% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 23.1% | 39.1% | 16.0% | 81.4% | -42.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 17% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 25% | 10.7% | -14.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 31.5% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 9.9% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.8% | 3.8% | -32.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Vale was 252.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Kilburn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlton Vale has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Kilburn and the 119th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% 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 25 Franklin House Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2025-10-24 | £367,066 |
| Flat 28 Franklin House Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2025-03-14 | £380,605 |
| Flat 37 Franklin House Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-03 | £424,122 |
| Flat 26 Franklin House Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-09-28 | £493,765 |
| Flat 37 Franklin House Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-06-05 | £388,337 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 731 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 | 796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | - not rated | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infant School Canterbury Road , Kilburn NW6 5ST | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 215 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 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,894 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 | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,115 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 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 100 Carlton Vale , NW6 5HE | - not rated | 223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Tavern | CARLTON TAVERN, CARLTON VALE | 152 yd | |
| The Granville Cafe | Granville Centre, 140 Carlton Vale | 224 yd | |
| Park Cafe | PADDINGTON RECREATION GROUND, CARLTON VALE | 248 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | ST AUGUSTINES C OF E SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD | 289 yd | |
| OCS Ltd | CNWL NHS Offices, Argo House | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 259 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 538 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 633 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 660 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 527 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 527 yd | |
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 569 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 594 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 527 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 553 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 595 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 647 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 291 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 433 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 802 yd | |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.