Meadway is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 7AY is located in the Garden Suburb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadway, London, NW11 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 7BH, NW11 7AX, NW11 6TU, NW11 7BA, NW11 7BB, NW11 6PL, NW11 6PJ, NW11 7BE, NW11 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW11 7AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 29.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 57.9% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 60.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NW11 7AY this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 64.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 73.9% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 70% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 70% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 70% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 1.4% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 43.9% | 0.5% | 43.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Meadway has the 34th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 249th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Meadway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2010-11-10 | £2,121,488 |
NW11 7AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NW11 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way , NW11 6XU | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Suburb Infant School Childs Way , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6XU | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Junior School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 788 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiras Devorah High School 1011 Finchley Road , Barnet NW11 7HB | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annemount School 18 Holne Chase , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0QN | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Senior Boys School 1117 Finchley Road , NW11 0QB | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Gaya | Lyttelton Playing Fields, Kingsley Way, London | 700 yd | |
| Cafe Toulous | Pavilion House, 99 Northway, London | 709 yd | |
| Kasa Bar & Grill | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 822 yd | |
| Passioni Limited | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 839 yd | |
| Choc & Dough | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 873 yd | |
| Reyhoon | 1023 Finchley Road, London | 919 yd | |
| L'Artista Restaurant | 915 Finchley Road, London | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 893 yd | |
| Moshe Food & Wine | 1099 Finchley Road, London | 1,025 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 820 Finchley Road, London | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Henrietta Barnett School CENTRAL SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Hampstead Golf Club WINNINGTON ROAD | golf | 731 yd |
| Hampstead Heath Extension HEATHCROFT HEATHCROFT HAMPSTEAD WAY | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Lyttelton Playing Fields Kingsley Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 1,074 yd |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.