Canterbury Road is in London and in Brent district. NW6 5SR 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 Canterbury Road, London, NW6 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5QN, NW6 5QU, NW6 5FR, NW6 5DX, NW6 5DY, NW6 5ST, NW6 5RY, NW6 5QT, NW6 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 5SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 50.8% | 55.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 28.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 57% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 27.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 21.1% | 22.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 41% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.2% 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 | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 34.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 31.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 35.3% | 25.2% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -56.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 58.5% | 55.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 55.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 37.8% | 34.2% | 9.8% | 28.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 2.3% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 34.5% | 6.5% | 28.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kilburn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 10 101 Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £125,971 | 2022-04-01 | £132,334 |
| Flat 10 111 Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-13 | £412,055 |
| Flat 6 111 Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2019-08-23 | £363,019 |
| Flat A 111 Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-11-19 | £363,118 |
| Flat 2 111 Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2015-04-29 | £667,415 |
NW6 5SR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5SR 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Other | 33 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 697 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 | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Primary School Canterbury Road , NW6 5ST | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fernhead Road , W9 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salusbury Primary School Salusbury Road , Kilburn NW6 6RG | 3out of 4 | 558 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 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,287 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 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,971 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 | 316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granville Cafe | Granville Centre, 140 Carlton Vale | 191 yd | |
| Snacks Van Ltd | Peel Precinct Garages, Peel Precinct | 228 yd | |
| Royal Mail Kilburn Delivery Office-Eurest C/O Compass Group | 5 Coventry Close, London | 334 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | ST AUGUSTINES C OF E SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD | 395 yd | |
| Bangers London | 31C Brondesbury Road, London | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 261 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 578 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 578 yd | |
| The Salusbury | 50-52 Salusbury Road, London | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeeholic | GROUND FLOOR FRONT, 354 KILBURN LANE | 499 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 531 yd | |
| SFC (Southern Fried Chicken) | 65 Salusbury Road, London | 538 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken. Mexican Burrito, Chicken Star | 73 Kilburn High Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Shah's Halal Food | Pavement of 69-71 Kilburn High Road, London | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 511 yd | |
| Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise) | 61 Salusbury Road, London | 538 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 541 yd | |
| Supersave | 36 Salusbury Road, London | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 575 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 653 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen'S Park) 105-109 105-109 SALUSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 755 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 | 42.4% |
| 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 | 57.6% |
| Median download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.