Willesden Lane is in London and in Brent district. NW6 7YQ is located in the Brondesbury Park 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 Willesden Lane, London, NW6 7YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 7PP, NW2 4DF, NW6 7YN, NW6 7SZ, NW6 7YZ, NW6 7YP, NW6 7YF, NW2 4BU, NW2 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 7YQ is primarily male, with 56% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 44% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 56.6% | 56% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 7YQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 51.7% | 57% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 20.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 46.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 25.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 18% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 24.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 44.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.3% |
| White | 55.9% | 40.3% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 53.1% | 44% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 17.7% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 8.2% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.1% 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 | 39.5% | 43.4% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 38.1% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 28.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 3.8% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 38.1% | 9.8% | -28.3% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 30.2% | 6.5% | 23.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willesden Lane was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Brondesbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Willesden Lane has the 41st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Brondesbury Park and the 341st highest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 12 Peascroft House Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-07 | £363,929 |
| Flat 23 Peascroft House Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-02-24 | £342,881 |
| Flat 29 Peascroft House Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-08-21 | £517,643 |
| Flat 19 Peascroft House Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,100 | 2014-07-25 | £540,717 |
| Flat 27 Peascroft House Willesden Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-09-12 | £327,068 |
NW6 7YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 7YQ 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,211 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 | 2,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School 180 Willesden Lane , NW6 7PP | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Junior School Christchurch Avenue , Brondesbury Park NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malorees Infant School Christchurch Avenue , NW6 7PB | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Primary School 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Kilburn NW6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens , Willesden NW10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman Catholic College Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 688 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Zahra School 134 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PF | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Sadiq School 126 Chevening Road , NW6 6TP | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia School for Girls' 129 Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint | 17 College Parade, Salusbury Road | 645 yd | |
| Three Crowns Pizzeria | 16 College Parade, Salusbury Road | 645 yd | |
| Dark & Light | 22 College Parade, Salusbury Road | 648 yd | |
| My Wok Box | Ground Floor, 4 Exeter Parade | 667 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza | 391 Kilburn High Road, London | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North London Tavern | 375 Kilburn High Road, London | 782 yd | |
| Brondes Age | 328 Kilburn High Road | 827 yd | |
| Kilburn Arms | 97-101 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 846 yd | |
| Angie's Bar | 11A-13A Walm Lane, London | 939 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 274 Kilburn High Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | KILBURN STATION, Kilburn High Road | 642 yd | |
| Beijummy | 20 College Parade, Salusbury Road | 659 yd | |
| Cheerio Juice Bar | Shop adjacent, Kilburn Station | 665 yd | |
| Just Cravings | 150 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 670 yd | |
| Musthafa Kitchen | 148 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Shop | 144 Willesden Lane, Kilburn | 670 yd | |
| Shell Kilburn Retail Shop | SERVICE STATION, 409 Kilburn High Road | 671 yd | |
| Tesco | 405 Kilburn High Road, London | 700 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 377 Kilburn High Road, London | 716 yd | |
| Internet Food Stores | 389 Kilburn High Road, London | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School WILLESDEN LANE | swimming pool | 72 yd |
| Brondesbury College BRONDESBURY PARK | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Brondesbury Park) NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING NUFFIELD HEALTH & WELLBEING SIDMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Al-Sadiq And Al-Zahra Schools SALUSBURY ROAD | 674 yd | |
| Queens Park Community School AYLESTONE AVENUE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Islamia Girls High School SALUSBURY ROAD | 730 yd | |
| Tiverton Playing Field (Closed) Aylestone Avenue | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| St Annes And St Andrews Church SALUSBURY ROAD | 856 yd | |
| The Maqam Centre THE MAQAM CENTRE THE MAQAM CENTRE TIVERTON ROAD | swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen'S Park) 105-109 105-109 SALUSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.