Postcode report
Is NW6 2BY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NW6 2BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW6 2BY is a postcode in Kilburn, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW6 2BY, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW6 2BY are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NW6 2BY is based on Camden 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,902 residents, 15,845 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NW6 2BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £1.36m from 42 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW6 2BY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW6 2BY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NW6 2BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 985 planning applications, 101 HMO licences, 35 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NW6 2BY
Is NW6 2BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW6 2BY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW6 2BY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NW6 2BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NW6 2BY?
LocaleIQ matched NW6 2BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW6 2BY?
The latest median sold price is £1.36m based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW6 2BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 985 planning records, 101 HMO licences, 35 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.