Townshend Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 6LE 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 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 6BS, NW8 6LJ, NW8 6QE, NW8 6LN, NW8 6JY, NW8 6BX, NW8 6BY, NW8 6QD, NW8 6JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 6LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 54.3% | 55.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 44.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 6LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 25.2% | 29.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 59.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 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 (89.2%) 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 | 62.3% | 66.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 22.3% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 61.1% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.3% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 68.3% | 66.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, just 45.2% 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 | 58.7% | 45.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 19.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.2% 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 | 57.3% | 45.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 28.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 11.8% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 26.4% | 0.5% | 25.9% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townshend Road was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townshend Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 189th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Townshend Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,850,000 | 2022-07-21 | £4,465,998 |
| 40 Townshend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,835,000 | 2018-10-01 | £2,741,993 |
| 40 Townshend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2014-01-17 | £3,006,475 |
| 46 Townshend Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,620,000 | 2013-12-13 | £3,150,680 |
| 42 Townshend Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2003-01-07 | £2,907,143 |
NW8 6LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 6LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Real estate activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,682 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 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hill Junior School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,306 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,971 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 | 3,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,055 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 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre 80 Avenue Road , NW8 6HX | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 706 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 | 145 yd | |
| Drunch | 38 ST JOHN'S WOOD TERRACE | 219 yd | |
| The Lyndhurst Club | 74 ALLITSEN ROAD | 281 yd | |
| Ordnance Arms Public House | ORDNANCE ARMS, 29-29A ORDNANCE HILL | 335 yd | |
| The Gate St Johns Wood | RESTAURANT, 87 ALLITSEN ROAD | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | 49 Regent's Park Road | 869 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 950 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 421 yd | |
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 506 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 523 yd | |
| St Mary's Brewery Ltd | St Mary The Virgin Church, Elsworthy Road | 723 yd | |
| Ripe Kitchen | 136 Regent's Park Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 620 yd | |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 724 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 962 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 962 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.