Postcode Analysis Brent, London

ALBERT ROAD, NW6 5BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, NW6 5BR.

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Population

549

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 72% social renting, NW6 5BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £487,154 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW6 5BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.4km from Kilburn in Brent. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 5BR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Brent. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £487k. 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 5BR are sourced from Output Area E00179025 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 5BR. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.4%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean44.0%
Other / Mixed19.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 557,000

7 sales · Mean £ 537,044

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NW6 5BR is moderate at 63 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.

Anti-social behaviour296
Violence and sexual offences254
Shoplifting102
Vehicle crime65
Other theft59

school Local Schools

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Carlton Vale Infant School

Good77 pupils0.2 km
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The Kilburn Park School Foundation

Good76 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Outstanding164 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good230 pupils0.3 km
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Granville Plus Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.3 km
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The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School

Good62 pupils0.5 km
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Wilberforce Primary

Good104 pupils0.5 km
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Salusbury Primary School

Good639 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Roses Bistro Cafe1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Alice House0.2 km
  • Big Mama'S Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 105 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Ahmed'S Halal Bazar0.9 km
  • Bossmans Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Markstore Liquormart0.6 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Raks News0.8 km
  • + 64 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • London Carlton Hotel1.0 km
  • Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.7 km
  • London Marriott Maida Vale0.8 km
  • PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.9 km
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise)0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Food World0.7 km
  • Meat Village0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Arbil City Restaurant0.9 km
  • Big Coffee0.7 km
  • Bombay Bicycle Chef0.8 km
  • The Pizza Club0.7 km
  • MIRIAD LEBANESE FUSION FOOD0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.7 km
  • The Salusbury0.3 km
  • Coopers Arms0.8 km
  • Bokor0.7 km
  • Prince of Wales PH0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Park London0.2 km
  • Kilburn High Road0.8 km
  • Brondesbury Park0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Queens Park (London) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Queen's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Queen's Park Underground Station0.2 km