Albert Road is in London and in Brent district. NW6 5DS is located in the Kilburn 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 Albert Road, London, NW6 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5DP, NW6 5BR, NW6 5DR, NW6 5BW, NW6 5BT, NW6 5DU, NW6 5DL, NW6 5FT, NW6 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 5DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 5DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 46.3% | 49.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 36.5% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 43.2% | 54.8% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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 | 26.1% | 21.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 7% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 37.6% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 25% | 31% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 28.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.8% | 7.7% | -9.1% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 26.7% | 21.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -60.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 55.1% | 57% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 21.2% | 20% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 57% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 37.4% | 36.4% | 9.8% | 27.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 1.6% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 36% | 1.3% | -34.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 36.4% | 6.5% | 29.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 173.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Kilburn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albert Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Kilburn and the 190th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 5 Marshall House Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,478 | 2009-11-13 | £333,778 |
| Flat 5 Marshall House Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-11-02 | £198,340 |
| Flat 16 Marshall House Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2004-12-20 | £357,819 |
| Flat 31 Marshall House Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2004-09-17 | £376,909 |
| Flat 26 Marshall House Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2004-07-15 | £374,697 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 5DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 649 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 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | 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 | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infant School Canterbury Road , Kilburn NW6 5ST | - not rated | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community 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 | 569 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 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,234 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 | 2,883 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 | 424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 599 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 752 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks Van Ltd | Peel Precinct Garages, Peel Precinct | 176 yd | |
| St Luke'S Fairtrade Cafe | ST LUKES CHURCH CENTRE, FERNHEAD ROAD | 265 yd | |
| The Alice House | 53-55 Salusbury Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Mr Fish/ Out Fry-Taster Kitchen | 51 Salusbury Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Queen's | 59 Salusbury Road, London | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salusbury | 50-52 Salusbury Road, London | 359 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 533 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 717 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 738 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFC (Southern Fried Chicken) | 65 Salusbury Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Coffeeholic | GROUND FLOOR FRONT, 354 KILBURN LANE | 274 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 68 Salusbury Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken. Mexican Burrito, Chicken Star | 73 Kilburn High Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 101 Kilburn High Road, London | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 201 yd | |
| Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise) | 61 Salusbury Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Supersave | 36 Salusbury Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Provenance Village Butcher | 93 Salusbury Road, London | 383 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food Ltd | Offices Ground Floor, 105-109 Salusbury Road | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen'S Park) 105-109 105-109 SALUSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 567 yd | |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 666 yd |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 697 yd | |
| St Annes And St Andrews Church SALUSBURY ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Queen'S Park QUEENS PARK PAVILION QUEENS PARK PAVILION HARVIST ROAD | tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 785 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.