Carlton Vale is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW6 5EX is located in the Maida Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5ET, NW6 5EY, NW6 5EP, NW6 5ER, NW6 5XE, NW6 5EN, NW6 5BZ, NW6 5LA, NW6 5XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 41.3% | 47.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 37.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 49.4% | 60.9% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 25.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 19.4% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 12.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 48.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 20.3% | 0.3% | -20.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 56.5% | 58.7% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 15.8% | 7.3% | -8.5% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.6% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 31.6% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 5.1% | -25.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Vale was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Vale has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 1 Keith House, 47 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2024-04-26 | £234,739 |
| Flat 8 Keith House, 47 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-04-24 | £396,846 |
| Flat 22 Keith House, 47 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £513,000 | 2018-02-23 | £401,319 |
| Flat 24 Keith House, 47 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2016-03-18 | £462,665 |
| Flat 21 Keith House, 47 Carlton Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2014-12-08 | £494,678 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 5EX 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 781 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 | 851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 2out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 557 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 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,417 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 | 1,925 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 | 2,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,182 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 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Tavern | CARLTON TAVERN, CARLTON VALE | 15 yd | |
| Park Cafe | PADDINGTON RECREATION GROUND, CARLTON VALE | 148 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | ST AUGUSTINES C OF E SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD | 281 yd | |
| Impact Food Group | ST GEORGES RC SECONDARY SCHOOL, LANARK ROAD | 317 yd | |
| The Granville Cafe | Granville Centre, 140 Carlton Vale | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 316 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 499 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 620 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 668 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 555 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 620 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 620 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 626 yd | |
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 575 yd | |
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 620 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 651 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 222 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 283 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 824 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 907 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.