Alba Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 9NS is located in the Golders Green 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 Alba Gardens, London, NW11 9NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 9LS, NW11 9ND, NW11 9NP, NW11 9NB, NW11 9NA, NW11 9NH, NW11 9LY, NW11 9LT, NW11 9NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW11 9NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 34.6% | 27% | -7.6% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 56.7% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86%) 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 | 62.4% | 66.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 19.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -14.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 40.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.8% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.8% | 64.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 49.3% | 54.4% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 21.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.5% | 54.5% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 24.7% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 3.7% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 13.3% | 46.2% | -32.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 56.9% | 0.5% | 56.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alba Gardens was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alba Gardens has the 83rd lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 498th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 277.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Alba Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2024-11-12 | £883,980 |
| 25 Alba Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-11-30 | £1,068,513 |
| 1 Alba Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2019-10-25 | £1,002,448 |
| 25 Alba Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2018-07-02 | £1,253,702 |
| 25 Alba Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2017-08-23 | £1,266,434 |
NW11 9NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way , NW11 6XU | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,083 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 | 4,860 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 | 1,946 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Senior Boys School 1117 Finchley Road , NW11 0QB | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London 1117 Finchely Road , London NW11 0QB | - not rated | 709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fiesta | 235 Golders Green Road, London | 196 yd | |
| Slice | Princes Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 237 yd | |
| The Sorting Office | 2 St Georges Road, London | 365 yd | |
| Pandan Thai | 1057 Finchley Road, London | 608 yd | |
| That's Amore | 1031 Finchley Road, London | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 871 yd | |
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Taboon | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Amors Take Away | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Munch N Crunch | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Domino's | 239 Golders Green Road, London | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Moshe Food & Wine | 1099 Finchley Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Waitrose | Temple Fortune Parade, Finchley Road, London | 679 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 820 Finchley Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 940 yd | |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.