Boundary Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 0JA is located in the Abbey Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boundary Road, London, NW8 0JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 0QX, NW8 0QU, NW8 0HX, NW8 0AE, NW8 0HY, NW8 0HU, NW8 0AG, NW8 0JB, NW8 0RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 0JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54% | 54.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46% | 45.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 NW8 0JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 50.2% | 57.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 32% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 42.5% | 47.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 23.3% | 24.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 38.5% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33% 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 | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 51.2% | 33% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -48.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 9.3% | 32.8% | 23.5% | 0.6% | 32.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 51.9% | 54.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 20.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 53.8% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 29.3% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 4.8% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 46.7% | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey Road average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 9 Whitby House Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-10-29 | £291,828 |
| Flat 15 Whitby House Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2008-11-21 | £406,472 |
| Flat 3 Whitby House Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2008-06-16 | £388,354 |
| Flat 7 Whitby House Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2006-01-09 | £442,500 |
| Flat 3 Whitby House Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-05-09 | £411,376 |
NW8 0JA 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 NW8 0JA 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 | 82 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Infants' School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NH | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | - not rated | 725 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 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,138 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 | 3,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,108 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 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Taylor School Ainsworth Way , NW8 0SR | - not rated | 301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beachcroft School 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | - not rated | 573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Coffee Bank | 81 ABBEY ROAD | 76 yd | |
| Thonglor Thai Restaurant | 81 BOUNDARY ROAD | 79 yd | |
| ALMAS RESTAURANT | 94 Boundary Road | 88 yd | |
| Mamma Santissima | 98 Boundary Road | 102 yd | |
| Hiro | 100 Boundary Road | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 506 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 578 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 621 yd | |
| Bokor | 77 Kilburn High Road, London | 711 yd | |
| The Juniper Brasserie & Bar | 125 Kilburn High Road, London | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITEN COFFEE | 1b Fairhazel Gardens | 518 yd | |
| Mr Lee Chinese Food Take Away | 238 Belsize Road | 526 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 542 yd | |
| SOOR | 40d Kilburn High Road | 638 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Camden Abbey Road local- Junction of Abbey Road and, Belsize Road | 358 yd | |
| FAIR SUPERMARKET | 93 Fairfax Road | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 611 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 299 yd | |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 818 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 | 238.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 220.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.