NW6 5BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Cambridge Avenue, 0.7km from Maida Vale in Brent. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 5BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Brent.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £428k, up 9.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00002663 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, NW6 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, NW6 5BA.
257
39
£ 46,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 5BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, NW6 5BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 5BA. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
15 sales · Mean £ 460,096
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 5BA is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
St George's Catholic School
Granville Plus Nursery School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
The Kilburn Park School Foundation
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Blenheim Vintners0.8 km
- Coastline0.6 km
- Food Farmers0.5 km
- Ranya Fresh Fish0.6 km
- Abbey Wines0.6 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale0.2 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.4 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.4 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Bell0.2 km
- Bokor0.2 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- Lillie Langtry0.6 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Carmel0.8 km
- Milk Beach Cafe & Restaurant0.8 km
- Carluccio's0.2 km
- Bangers London0.4 km
- St Mary's Church0.7 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Shenzelize0.2 km
- Kam's0.9 km
- Woody Grill0.8 km
- Arbil City Restaurant0.7 km
- Big Coffee0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- El Dahshur Supermarket0.8 km
- Ranya Food Centre0.6 km
- Super Choice0.8 km
- Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise)0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.2 km
- Queens Park London0.9 km
- South Hampstead1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Kilburn High Road Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW65BA · Data under Open Government Licence