Woodvale Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8SF 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 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodvale Way, London, NW11 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8SQ, NW11 8SR, NW11 8TN, NW2 1SR, NW11 8SX, NW2 1AA, NW2 1TA, NW2 1PU, NW2 1UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW11 8SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW11 8SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 46.8% | 43% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 41% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 51.2% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 32.9% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 17.6% | 8.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 49.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 26.2% | 4.5% | -21.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 55.4% | 52% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, just 33.7% 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 | 41.2% | 33.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 22.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 24.7% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 40.9% | 33.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 33.7% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.1% | 10.3% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 8.7% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodvale Way was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodvale Way has the 63rd lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 469th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-14 | £309,375 |
| 2 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-21 | £278,893 |
| 17 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-11 | £394,799 |
| 7 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-21 | £277,625 |
| 20 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2019-12-18 | £354,245 |
NW11 8SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community 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 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,110 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 | 3,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 488 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 500 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 506 yd | |
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 549 yd | |
| AT HOTIX | Burlington Parade, Cricklewood Broadway, London | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 453 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 682 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 683 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 689 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 457 yd | |
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 526 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 526 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 611 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 455 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 681 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 689 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 697 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.