Townshend Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 6LB is located in the Regent's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townshend Road, London, NW8 6LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 6LD, NW8 6LW, NW8 7DR, NW8 7DP, NW8 7PX, NW8 6LA, NW8 7DN, NW8 7DW, NW8 6JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 6LB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60% of the population 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 | 58.4% | 60% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 9.0% |
| Male | 41.6% | 40% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -9.0% |
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 NW8 6LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 45% | 55.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 32.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.5% | 59.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around NW8 6LB this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 75.9% | 24.7% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 18% | 4% | -14.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 16.1% | 6.7% | -9.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 48.6% | 62.9% | 14.3% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
In this area, just 38.8% 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 | 39.2% | 38.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 18.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.7% | 20.4% | -13.3% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.9% 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 | 38.4% | 38.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 24.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 16.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 7.1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 12.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 10.2% | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townshend Road was 226.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.7% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townshend Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 268th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 58 Townshend Court Townshend Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-19 | £152,192 |
| Flat 58 Townshend Court Townshend Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-19 | £165,237 |
| Flat 66 Townshend Court Townshend Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-06-30 | £535,497 |
| Flat 56 Townshend Court Townshend Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £761,547 | 2019-06-06 | £639,560 |
| Flat 55 Townshend Court Townshend Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £389,970 | 2018-10-27 | £318,042 |
NW8 6LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW8 6LB 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,733 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 | 2,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hill Junior School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,875 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 | 4,013 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 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Christina's School 25 St Edmund's Terrace , Primrose Hill NW8 7PY | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre 80 Avenue Road , NW8 6HX | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn - Pataka Indian Pub & Restaurant | 2 ALLITSEN ROAD | 60 yd | |
| Drunch | 38 ST JOHN'S WOOD TERRACE | 232 yd | |
| The Lyndhurst Club | 74 ALLITSEN ROAD | 235 yd | |
| Oslo Court Restaurant | OSLO COURT RESTAURANT, PRINCE ALBERT ROAD | 252 yd | |
| The Gate St Johns Wood | RESTAURANT, 87 ALLITSEN ROAD | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | 49 Regent's Park Road | 897 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 419 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 526 yd | |
| St Mary's Brewery Ltd | St Mary The Virgin Church, Elsworthy Road | 851 yd | |
| Benugo Limited | LONDON ZOO, OUTER CIRCLE, REGENTS PARK | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 823 yd | |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 879 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 879 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 927 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.