Helenslea Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8ND 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 Helenslea Avenue, London, NW11 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8NE, NW11 8AX, NW11 8SA, NW11 8NA, NW11 8LX, NW11 8AA, NW11 8NG, NW11 7RX, NW11 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8ND 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 | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 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 8ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 39.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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%) 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 | 53.1% | 60.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 28.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 62.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 15.1% | 3.5% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 56.1% | 60% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 39.1% 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% | 39.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 23.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 25.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 39.8% | 39.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 30.1% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 10.1% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 16.4% | 0.5% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helenslea Avenue was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Helenslea Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Infinity Court, 2A Helenslea Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,090,668 |
| Flat 4 Infinity Court, 2A Helenslea Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2018-03-23 | £1,149,107 |
| Flat 5 Infinity Court, 2A Helenslea Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2018-03-09 | £1,149,107 |
| 20 Helenslea Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,480,000 | 2014-10-23 | £1,929,542 |
| 12 Helenslea Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2011-10-24 | £2,262,243 |
NW11 8ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 42 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,019 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 | 382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 3,338 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiras Devorah High School 1011 Finchley Road , Barnet NW11 7HB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarang Restaurant | 887 Finchley Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 620 Finchley Road, London | 207 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 628 Finchley Road, London | 207 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 11 Golders Green Road, London | 258 yd | |
| Conveni Tokyo | 16 North End Road, London | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 518 yd | |
| Bull & Bush | Bull And Bush, North End Way | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 267 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 10 North End Road, London | 267 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 342 yd | |
| L'Artista Restaurant | 915 Finchley Road, London | 417 yd | |
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 141 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| King Alfred School NORTH END ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Hampstead Heath Extension HEATHCROFT HEATHCROFT HAMPSTEAD WAY | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.