NW6 5FP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hansel Road, 0.4km from Maida Vale in Brent. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 5FP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Brent.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £647k. 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 5FP are sourced from Output Area E00002676 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANSEL ROAD, NW6 5FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANSEL ROAD, NW6 5FP.
492
35
£ 46,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 5FP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in NW6 5FP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 5FP. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 600,000
35 sales · Mean £ 580,591
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 5FP is moderate at 71 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
Granville Plus Nursery School
The Kilburn Park School Foundation
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Essendine Primary School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Carlton Vale Infant School
St George's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Coastline1.0 km
- Food Farmers0.9 km
- Doctor's Method0.9 km
- Hyperchem Pharmacy0.8 km
- NXT Phase Ltd0.4 km
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale0.6 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.8 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.6 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Old Bell0.7 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.6 km
- Bokor0.7 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.3 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Carmel0.9 km
- Milk Beach Cafe & Restaurant0.9 km
- Carluccio's0.6 km
- Bangers London0.7 km
- Tim's Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Shenzelize0.7 km
- SFC (Southern Fried Chicken)0.8 km
- SOOR0.7 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.9 km
- K & A Fisheries0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Ranya Food Centre1.0 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.9 km
- The Co Operative Food Stores0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Arada Mini Market0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.7 km
- Queens Park London0.8 km
- Brondesbury Park1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW65FP · Data under Open Government Licence