Carlton Vale is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW6 5DB is located in the Harrow Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5PY, W9 3JU, NW6 5PZ, NW6 5DG, NW6 5DJ, NW6 5BY, W9 3JX, W9 3EJ, W9 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 56.1% | 62.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 19.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 21.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 43% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 46.4% | 39% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 48.9% 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 | 57.4% | 48.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 16% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 15.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.7% 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 | 52.8% | 48.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 34.7% | 32.4% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.7% | 5.8% | -26.9% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Vale was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Vale has the 8th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Harrow Road and the 71st lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 26 Western Court, 245 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-30 | £327,903 |
| Flat 26 Western Court, 245 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2015-03-09 | £282,934 |
| Flat 15 Western Court, 245 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £259,000 | 2014-08-29 | £239,388 |
| Flat 26 Western Court, 245 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £276,000 | 2014-08-19 | £255,101 |
| Flat 14 Western Court, 245 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £276,000 | 2014-08-19 | £255,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 503 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 | 602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fernhead Road , W9 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce Primary Beethoven Street , W10 4LB | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salusbury Primary School Salusbury Road , Kilburn NW6 6RG | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community 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 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 100 Carlton Vale , NW6 5HE | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School 17 - 23 Third Avenue , W10 4RS | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Fairtrade Cafe | ST LUKES CHURCH CENTRE, FERNHEAD ROAD | 98 yd | |
| Snacks Van Ltd | Peel Precinct Garages, Peel Precinct | 142 yd | |
| Sam'S Chicken | GROUND FLOOR, 338 KILBURN LANE | 212 yd | |
| Ali Baba Kebab | 330 KILBURN LANE | 251 yd | |
| Crispy Bitez | 322 KILBURN LANE | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salusbury | 50-52 Salusbury Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 617 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 893 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 943 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeeholic | GROUND FLOOR FRONT, 354 KILBURN LANE | 161 yd | |
| SFC (Southern Fried Chicken) | 65 Salusbury Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Napoli express / Napoli Desserts / Napoli Pasta | 69 FERNHEAD ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 581 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 213 yd | |
| Supersave | 36 Salusbury Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise) | 61 Salusbury Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Provenance Village Butcher | 93 Salusbury Road, London | 518 yd | |
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 583 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen'S Park) 105-109 105-109 SALUSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 751 yd |
| Queen'S Park QUEENS PARK PAVILION QUEENS PARK PAVILION HARVIST ROAD | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 792 yd | |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| St Annes And St Andrews Church SALUSBURY ROAD | 862 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 201.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.