Finchley Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8AT 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 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchley Road, London, NW11 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2JL, NW11 8DJ, NW2 2AA, NW11 8DG, NW2 2QJ, NW3 7TW, NW2 2JN, NW2 2BD, NW2 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW11 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.6% | 54.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 33.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52% | 60.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 26.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.6% | 54.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 15.5% | 3.3% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 60.8% | 61.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 42.3% | 52.1% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 14.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 14.3% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.4% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 26.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 5.6% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 3.4% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 9.4% | 0.5% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Road was 228.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.7% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Finchley Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 81st highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19 Goldfinch Court, 713A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2024-09-20 | £517,950 |
| Flat 24 Goldfinch Court, 713A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-25 | £376,776 |
| Flat 12 Goldfinch Court, 713A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-11 | £406,522 |
| Flat 25 Goldfinch Court, 713A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-18 | £386,105 |
| Flat 15 Goldfinch Court, 713A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2019-01-11 | £500,893 |
NW11 8AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW11 8AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,241 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 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 115 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 115 yd | |
| Eko Cafe | 448 Finchley Road, London | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 657 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 910 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 245 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 836 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 840 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 921 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 929 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.