Queens Grove is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 6EN 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 Queens Grove, London, NW8 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 6EL, NW8 6EP, NW8 6EU, NW8 6EX, NW8 6QG, NW8 6ES, NW8 6EZ, NW8 6ER, NW8 6QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW8 6EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW8 6EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 26.6% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 58.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 59.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 59.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 16.4% | 4.7% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.8% 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 | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 17.2% | 25% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 23.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 56.6% | 46.8% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -34.6% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 35.6% 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 | 42.5% | 35.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.8% | 38.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 33.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% 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 | 42.5% | 35.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -47.4% |
| 10+ Years | 24% | 22% | -2.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 16.5% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 14.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 21.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 17.6% | 0.3% | 17.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 19.6% | 0.5% | 19.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Grove was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Queens Grove has the 29th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 188th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Queens Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £5,225,000 | 2022-03-31 | £4,669,500 |
| 51 Queens Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,600,000 | 2020-08-28 | £5,544,279 |
| 59C Queens Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,290,000 | 2012-08-28 | £1,697,256 |
| 59 Queens Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £5,400,000 | 2011-08-26 | £9,044,444 |
| 58 Queens Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2006-12-08 | £10,359,821 |
NW8 6EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
NW8 6EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hill Junior School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 1out of 4 | 33 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 3,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,602 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 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre 80 Avenue Road , NW8 6HX | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordnance Arms Public House | ORDNANCE ARMS, 29-29A ORDNANCE HILL | 306 yd | |
| Helter Skelter | ST JOHN'S WOOD STATION, ACACIA ROAD | 325 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 143-145 Finchley Road | 330 yd | |
| Brasserie Cafe Med | 21 LOUDOUN ROAD | 340 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | 2-8 LOUDOUN ROAD | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 637 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 660 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 848 yd | |
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 1,072 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 506 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 506 yd | |
| HOPPERS | 115 Finchley Road | 684 yd | |
| Good Earth Express | 115 Finchley Road | 684 yd | |
| SHAKE SHACK | REAR UNIT, 115 Finchley Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 654 yd | |
| FAIR SUPERMARKET | 93 Fairfax Road | 693 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 826 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 498 yd | |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 583 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 898 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.