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This section of the site is all about the NW Postcode area, also known as the North West London Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as NW1.
Map of the NW Postcode for North West London
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Map of the NW North West London Postcode Area
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Quick Facts about the NW Postcode
| Width from East to West | 7.39 mi |
| Height from North to South | 8.53 mi |
| Area of NW | 31.31 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 10.13 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 42.80 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 13 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 83 |
| Number of Post Towns | 1 |
| Number of Postcodes | 13,964 |
The NW postcode area represents a group of 11 postal districts in the North West London area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters n and w in North West London. The area has a population of 551,407 and covers an area of 81,089 hectares. Fun fact: 0.85% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (100.00%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the NW Postcode Area?
The North West London - NW Postcode is in the London Region of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: HA - Harrow, WC - London - WC, WD - Watford, EN - Enfield, W - London - W and N - London - N, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is NW7 and the most urban is NW1.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW7 | 12,292,894 | 1,077,503 | 8.77% |
| NW4 | 5,790,695 | 1,032,514 | 17.83% |
| NW9 | 10,201,663 | 1,894,426 | 18.57% |
| NW11 | 5,624,680 | 1,070,561 | 19.03% |
| NW3 | 6,816,179 | 1,328,085 | 19.48% |
| NW2 | 8,902,609 | 1,883,871 | 21.16% |
| NW5 | 3,022,853 | 707,191 | 23.39% |
| NW10 | 14,722,286 | 3,645,396 | 24.76% |
| NW8 | 2,691,985 | 707,561 | 26.28% |
| NW6 | 5,127,380 | 1,386,916 | 27.05% |
| NW1 | 5,889,917 | 1,647,412 | 27.97% |
| Total | 81,083,141 (m²) | 16,381,436 (m²) | 20.2% |
A map showing the boundary of NW in relation to other areas
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 81,089² |
| Miles | 313² |
| Feet | 8,728,338,871² |
| Kilometres | 811² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Cricklewood S Delivery Office
- Golders Green S Delivery Office
- Hampstead S Delivery Office
- Hendon S Delivery Office
- Kentish Town S Delivery Office
- Kilburn S Delivery Office
- Mill Hill S Delivery Office
- Nw Delivery Office
- St Johns Wood S Delivery Office
- The Hyde S Delivery Office
- Willesden S Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 10 visitor attractions within the North West London postcode area
| Royal Air Force Museum London |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Royal Air Force Museum London on Google Maps |
| Ben Uri Art Gallery, London Jewish Museum of Art |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Ben Uri Art Gallery, London Jewish Museum of Art on Google Maps |
| Fenton House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Fenton House on Google Maps |
| 2 Willow Road |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View 2 Willow Road on Google Maps |
| Kenwood House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Kenwood House on Google Maps |
| Keats House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Keats House on Google Maps |
| ZSL London Zoo |
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
| View ZSL London Zoo on Google Maps |
| Kentish Town City Farm |
| Farms |
| Farm / Rare Breeds / Farm Animals |
| View Kentish Town City Farm on Google Maps |
| Crypt Gallery & 13th Century Undercroft |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Crypt Gallery & 13th Century Undercroft on Google Maps |
| British Library |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View British Library on Google Maps |
Councils within the NW Area
Towns and Villages within the Area
- Acton - Urban Area
- Alperton - Urban Area
- Barn Hill - Urban Area
- Bayswater - Urban Area
- Bloomsbury - Urban Area
- Camden Town - Urban Area
- Cricklewood - Urban Area
- Ealing - Urban Area
- East Finchley - Urban Area
- Edgware - Urban Area
- Finchley - Urban Area
- Fitzrovia - Urban Area
- Golders Green - Urban Area
- Hampstead - Urban Area
- Hendon - Urban Area
- Highgate - Urban Area
- Kensal Green - Urban Area
- Kensal Town - Urban Area
- Kentish Town - Urban Area
- Kenton - urban area
- Kilburn - Urban Area
- Kings Cross - Urban Area
- Little Venice - Urban Area
- Lower Holloway - Urban Area
- Maida Vale - Urban Area
- Marylebone - Urban Area
- Mill Hill - Urban Area
- North Finchley - Urban Area