Hoop Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8BU 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 Hoop Lane, London, NW11 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8BS, NW11 7NP, NW11 8JN, NW11 8JL, NW11 7NN, NW11 0NX, NW11 7PE, NW11 7EY, NW11 0PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW11 8BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 57% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 43% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 43% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 58.3% | 55.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 26.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 18.8% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.9% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 15.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.2% | 56.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 15.4% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 13.8% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 48.3% | 40.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 29.8% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 24.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.3% 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 | 48% | 40.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 30.3% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 7.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 7.4% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 30.9% | 0.5% | 30.4% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoop Lane was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hoop Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 57th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hoop Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,500 | 2012-02-20 | £1,997,498 |
| Flat 2 38 Hoop Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2011-04-14 | £604,182 |
| 32 Hoop Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2006-12-01 | £1,348,894 |
| 24 Hoop Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2003-09-05 | £1,510,954 |
| Flat 1 38 Hoop Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1998-07-09 | £693,778 |
NW11 8BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 5,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 734 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 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 1,019 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 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 4,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,912 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 | 2,945 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 | 2,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 1011 Finchley Road , NW11 7HB | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiras Devorah High School 1011 Finchley Road , LONDON NW11 7HB | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Hamedrash Elyon 211 Golders Green Rd , NW11 9BY | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Senior Boys School 1117 Finchley Road , NW11 0QB | - not rated | 855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Cafe | 108 Golders Green Road, London | 277 yd | |
| Hot Cut | 98 Golders Green Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Sushi Mania | 130 Golders Green Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Sami's | 118 Golders Green Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Maxim | 124 Golders Green Road, London | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Artista Restaurant | 915 Finchley Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 273 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 489 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 10 North End Road, London | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 651 yd | |
| Moshe Food & Wine | 1099 Finchley Road, London | 818 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| The Henrietta Barnett School CENTRAL SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Hampstead Heath Extension HEATHCROFT HEATHCROFT HAMPSTEAD WAY | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.