Finchley Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8AJ is located in the Childs Hill 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 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8DD, NW11 8AG, NW11 7QJ, NW11 8AL, NW11 8AN, NW11 7SB, NW11 8AA, NW11 8NA, NW3 7UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 35.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 49.6% | 10.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 6.4% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 54.8% | 56.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 34% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 7.2% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 56.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.1% | 64.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, just 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.3% | 44.6% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 21.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 20.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.1% | 44.4% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 32.4% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 7.5% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 7.2% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 28.5% | 0.5% | 28.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Road was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Finchley Road has the 59th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 441st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-06-24 | £1,608,435 |
| 811 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-02-10 | £1,762,238 |
| 815 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2017-05-12 | £1,975,806 |
| 823 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2017-04-03 | £2,593,675 |
| Flat 1 821 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2010-04-12 | £858,673 |
NW11 8AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 1,057 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 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea's Place | Childs Hill Park, Granville Road, London | 377 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 620 Finchley Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 628 Finchley Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Sarang Restaurant | 887 Finchley Road, London | 404 yd | |
| Conveni Tokyo | 16 North End Road, London | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 741 yd | |
| Bull & Bush | Bull And Bush, North End Way | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 445 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 10 North End Road, London | 445 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 632 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 524 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| King Alfred School NORTH END ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Hampstead Heath Extension HEATHCROFT HEATHCROFT HAMPSTEAD WAY | grass pitches | 1,068 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.