NW6 5YY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stafford Road, 0.5km from Maida Vale in Brent. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 5YY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k. 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 5YY are sourced from Output Area E00002677 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAFFORD ROAD, NW6 5YY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAFFORD ROAD, NW6 5YY.
392
32
£ 46,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 5YY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NW6 5YY has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 5YY. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 5YY is moderate at 68 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
Carlton Vale Infant School
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Essendine Primary School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale0.7 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.9 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.7 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Old Bell0.7 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.7 km
- Bokor0.7 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.3 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Carmel0.8 km
- Milk Beach Cafe & Restaurant0.8 km
- Carluccio's0.7 km
- Bangers London0.7 km
- Tim's Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Shenzelize0.7 km
- SFC (Southern Fried Chicken)0.7 km
- SOOR0.7 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.9 km
- K & A Fisheries0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Food Farmers0.9 km
- Ranya Fresh Fish1.0 km
- Doctor's Method0.8 km
- Hyperchem Pharmacy0.6 km
- NXT Phase Ltd0.3 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Ranya Food Centre1.0 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.8 km
- The Co Operative Food Stores0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Save Smart Supermarket Ltd (Foodwise)0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Park London0.6 km
- Kilburn High Road0.7 km
- Brondesbury Park1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW65YY · Data under Open Government Licence