The Ridgeway is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 8TD 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 The Ridgeway, London, NW11 8TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8TB, NW11 8ES, NW11 8ET, NW11 8ER, NW11 8EH, NW11 8SB, NW11 8QP, NW11 8ED, NW11 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 8TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 36.1% | 44.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 43.8% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 54.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 61% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 14.9% | 3.3% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 61.8% | 63.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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 | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 20.5% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 46.7% | 49.7% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 28.9% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 5.5% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 28.7% | 0.5% | 28.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 17.2% | 6.0% | 11.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 385.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.8% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridgeway has the 12th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2019-03-07 | £1,849,480 |
| 17 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2016-12-15 | £1,854,013 |
| 21 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,510,000 | 2015-10-16 | £1,811,611 |
| 11 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2012-12-14 | £1,653,641 |
| 17 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2008-07-24 | £2,107,579 |
NW11 8TD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 8TD 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,189 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 | 417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 1,230 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 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,413 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 | 3,067 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 | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 899 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiras Devorah High School 1011 Finchley Road , Barnet NW11 7HB | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostimo | 71 Golders Green Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Farsi Restaurant | 83 Golders Green Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Novellino | 103 Golders Green Road, London | 192 yd | |
| Head Room Cafe | 89 Golders Green Road, London | 192 yd | |
| Macarong Gg | 56 Golders Green Road, London | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 12 Golders Green Road, London | 214 yd | |
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 259 yd | |
| L'Artista Restaurant | 915 Finchley Road, London | 347 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 367 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 10 North End Road, London | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.