NW2 is a postcode district in Brent, London, covering 1280 active and 1219 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NW2 (25%) is characterised by a dynamic area with a high proportion of recent European tech professionals, alongside a young, mixed area of student households and early-stage families (23%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NW2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NW2 are around £653k, down 7.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NW2 at 322 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, NW2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NW2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NW2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW2 postcode area.
70,969
38
£ 51,007 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NW2 has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hampstead School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Mapledown School
Anson Primary School
Mora Primary School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge Cricklewood
- Palm Hotel
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd
- The Crown Hotel
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Happiness Market
- Karma Bakehouse LTD
- Dhvel's Drinks
- Gopuff (Basement)
- Greenlight Pharmacy
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute
- Lounge 4:04
- Lucky 7 - Wine Bar
- The Freemasons Fraternity
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Happy Face Pizza
- Stranger Things Interactive Experience
- BP Test Kitchen (Unit 4)
- Soumer Express Bakery & Grill
- Spruce & Larch
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Mutual Aid Food Willesden (MAFW)
- UCKG Willesden Foodbank
- Walnut Wholefoods
- WICKES
- Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Freddies Cakes
- Juste Macarons Plus (Unit 7)
- Pasta Evangelists (Unit 3)
- PASTARDI BROS (Unit 5)
- Pho
- + 54 more
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