Ridge Hill is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8PR 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 Ridge Hill, London, NW11 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8PS, NW11 8PD, NW11 9RS, NW11 8PA, NW2 2ND, NW11 9RR, NW11 8QY, NW11 8PN, NW11 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW11 8PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 31.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 54.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 59.5% | 66.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 20.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -12.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 50.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 14.3% | 7.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.9% | 58.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 23.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.6% | 50.3% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 31.2% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 5% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 33.8% | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Hill was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridge Hill has the 84th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 400th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Ridge Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,665,000 | 2023-07-12 | £1,598,057 |
| 65 Ridge Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-03-27 | £803,401 |
| 25 Ridge Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,290,000 | 2022-06-17 | £1,220,518 |
| 69 Ridge Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2022-02-28 | £958,239 |
| 57 Ridge Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2021-10-05 | £1,158,798 |
NW11 8PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8PR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Cafe | 119 Golders Green Road, London | 586 yd | |
| TukTuk | 115 Golders Green Road, London | 589 yd | |
| Novellino Bistro | 113 Golders Green Road, London | 595 yd | |
| Hot Cut | 98 Golders Green Road, London | 623 yd | |
| Sushi Mania | 130 Golders Green Road, London | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 550 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 550 yd | |
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 664 yd | |
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 776 yd | |
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 763 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 875 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.