Canterbury Road is in London and in Brent district. NW6 5TB 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 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 5TB, NW6 5FG, NW6 5QR, NW6 4DA, NW6 5QW, NW6 5FH, NW6 5SX, NW6 5QS, NW6 5TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 5TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 39.2% | 42.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 36.4% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 51.9% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 26.4% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 24.7% | 21.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 13.9% | 8.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 14% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| Black African | 19% | 23.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 21.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 11.2% | 5.8% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 32.8% | 29% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 48.6% 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 | 62.1% | 48.6% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 19.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 16.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.1% 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 | 56.9% | 48.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 39.1% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 29.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.9% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 3.4% | -26.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 32.8% | 6.5% | 26.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Kilburn average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Canterbury Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kilburn and the 369th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 89 Gorefield House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-14 | £306,928 |
| Flat 101 Gorefield House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-27 | £288,892 |
| Flat 77 Gorefield House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-10-04 | £385,511 |
| Flat 75 Gorefield House Canterbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-02-16 | £412,529 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 5TB 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 | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 912 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 | 1,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,994 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 | 66 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Grange School Priory Park Road , Kilburn NW6 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Free schools | 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 Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,746 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 | 2,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,595 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 | 2,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,213 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 | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 1,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Kilburn Delivery Office-Eurest C/O Compass Group | 5 Coventry Close, London | 98 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | ST AUGUSTINES C OF E SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD | 242 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 53-57 Kilburn High Road, London | 283 yd | |
| Asian Restaurant & Curry House | 43 Kilburn High Road, London | 283 yd | |
| Flaming Wok & Grill | 45 Kilburn High Road, London | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 161 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 304 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 335 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 348 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 290 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken. Mexican Burrito, Chicken Star | 73 Kilburn High Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Shah's Halal Food | Pavement of 69-71 Kilburn High Road, London | 308 yd | |
| SOOR | 40d Kilburn High Road | 340 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 83 Kilburn High Road, London | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 270 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 331 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66-68 Kilburn High Road | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 88-92 Kilburn High Road | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 242 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre (Closed) 24-30 24-30 Charteris Road | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Charteris Sports Centre 24-30 24-30 CHARTERIS ROAD | 481 yd | |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 708 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.