Canterbury Road is in London and in Brent district. NW6 5FR is located in the Kilburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Road, London, NW6 5FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5ST, NW6 5QN, NW6 5SX, NW6 5SR, NW6 5DY, NW6 5QP, NW6 5QT, NW6 5QW, NW6 5FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 5FR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 50.5% | 55% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 5FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 50.8% | 57.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 28.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 50% | 54.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 17.5% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 32.7% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.7% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.5% 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 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 24.5% | 36.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 33.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 5.5% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 29.2% | 26.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -54.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 53.6% | 55.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 56.1% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 31.1% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 3.4% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 193.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Kilburn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canterbury Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Kilburn and the 159th highest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

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 Canterbury House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2026-02-27 | £480,000 |
| Flat 2 Canterbury House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2022-12-16 | £1,074,513 |
| Flat 6 Canterbury House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2022-12-15 | £748,486 |
| Flat 7 Canterbury House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2022-12-15 | £858,692 |
| Flat 19 Canterbury House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-12-15 | £675,015 |
NW6 5FR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 5FR 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 763 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 | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Junior School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 37 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infant School Canterbury Road , Kilburn NW6 5ST | - not rated | 37 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 88 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 2,653 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 | 247 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Polytechnic Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | - not rated | 669 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 Granville Cafe | Granville Centre, 140 Carlton Vale | 245 yd | |
| Royal Mail Kilburn Delivery Office-Eurest C/O Compass Group | 5 Coventry Close, London | 260 yd | |
| Snacks Van Ltd | Peel Precinct Garages, Peel Precinct | 296 yd | |
| Bangers London | 31C Brondesbury Road, London | 348 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | ST AUGUSTINES C OF E SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 233 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 464 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 507 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 519 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 457 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken. Mexican Burrito, Chicken Star | 73 Kilburn High Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Shah's Halal Food | Pavement of 69-71 Kilburn High Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 101 Kilburn High Road, London | 493 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 83 Kilburn High Road, London | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 444 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 467 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 505 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 362 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 510 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 725 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen'S Park) 105-109 105-109 SALUSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.