Mortimer Crescent is in London and in Camden district. NW6 5NX 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 Mortimer Crescent, London, NW6 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5NY, NW8 0AX, NW6 5NU, NW6 5PA, NW6 5NN, NW8 0RJ, NW8 0AY, NW6 5JB, NW6 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 5NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 55.9% | 54.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 5NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 45.8% | 46.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 31.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 54.5% | 54.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 25.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 51.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 64.9% | 50% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 44.2% 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 | 50.5% | 44.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| European Union | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.7% 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 | 47.6% | 44.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 25.7% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 12.1% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortimer Crescent was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Kilburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mortimer Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kilburn and the 120th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 6 Mortimer Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-11-27 | £840,938 |
| 7B Mortimer Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2017-08-30 | £475,950 |
| Second Floor Flat 7 Mortimer Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2015-07-24 | £440,751 |
| 7B Mortimer Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2013-12-20 | £497,698 |
| 7B Mortimer Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2009-08-07 | £528,125 |
NW6 5NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 5NX 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,493 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 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | 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 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Quex Road , Kilburn NW6 4PG | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | - not rated | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,122 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 | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,317 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 | 2,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Taylor School Ainsworth Way , NW8 0SR | - not rated | 564 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beachcroft School 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | - not rated | 755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morso | 130 Boundary Road | 105 yd | |
| Tamada Ltd | 122 Boundary Road | 117 yd | |
| Meghna Grill | 113 BOUNDARY ROAD | 140 yd | |
| Chayada Thai Cuisine | 103 BOUNDARY ROAD | 154 yd | |
| Fuel Nw8 | 97A BOUNDARY ROAD | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 305 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 362 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 460 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 611 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Mr Lee Chinese Food Take Away | 238 Belsize Road | 323 yd | |
| SOOR | 40d Kilburn High Road | 385 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 429 yd | |
| Shah's Halal Food | Pavement of 69-71 Kilburn High Road, London | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 337 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Camden Abbey Road local- Junction of Abbey Road and, Belsize Road | 374 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 393 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 440 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 461 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 528 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 562 yd | |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 678 yd | |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 881 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.