Ravenscroft Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8BA 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 Ravenscroft Avenue, London, NW11 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8BG, NW11 8BB, NW11 8BD, NW11 8HE, NW11 8BH, NW11 8AU, NW11 8BE, NW11 9BN, NW11 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 44.6% | 43.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 45.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 58.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 22.3% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 19.5% | 12.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 42.1% | -10.6% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68% | 61.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 16.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 15.3% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 53.9% | 58.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 18.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 58.6% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 22.3% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.8% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 10.7% | 46.2% | -35.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 57.4% | 0.5% | 56.9% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenscroft Avenue was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ravenscroft Avenue has the 48th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 367th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 4 Ravenscroft Court Ravenscroft Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £644,440 | 2022-07-13 | £578,310 |
| Flat 9 Ravenscroft Court Ravenscroft Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-07-29 | £402,294 |
| Flat 11 Ravenscroft Court Ravenscroft Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-04-18 | £497,213 |
| Flat 1 Ravenscroft Court Ravenscroft Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-04-26 | £379,252 |
| Flat 11 Ravenscroft Court Ravenscroft Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2006-06-21 | £436,932 |
NW11 8BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW11 8BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 4,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Primary School for Boys The Wohl Campus , 1 - 3 the Drive NW11 9SP | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | - not rated | 718 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,050 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 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Hamedrash Elyon 211 Golders Green Rd , NW11 9BY | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 1011 Finchley Road , NW11 7HB | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiras Devorah High School 1011 Finchley Road , LONDON NW11 7HB | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Cut | 98 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Sushi Mania | 130 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Sami's | 118 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Maxim | 124 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Met Su Yan | 134 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 340 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 514 yd | |
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 528 yd | |
| Taboon | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 528 yd | |
| Amors Take Away | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Moshe Food & Wine | 1099 Finchley Road, London | 792 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 110 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.