The Drive is in London and in Barnet district. NW11 9UJ 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 The Drive, London, NW11 9UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 9UG, NW11 9UL, NW11 9UH, NW11 9EX, NW11 9UE, NW11 9TL, NW11 9EU, NW11 9TP, NW11 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW11 9UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 40.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 47.8% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 59.9% | 70.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 22.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 20.1% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -13.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 18.4% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 40.1% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.5% | 3.3% | -15.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.7% | 68.2% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 13.2% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 11.6% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 55.1% | 55.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 20% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 16.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 55.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 28% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 3.7% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 4.7% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 48.3% | 0.5% | 47.8% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 108th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-08-14 | £1,038,500 |
| 67 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2019-02-28 | £1,046,622 |
| 53A The Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-04-03 | £460,744 |
| 53A The Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-03-14 | £387,826 |
| 51 The Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2016-01-29 | £926,161 |
NW11 9UJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9UJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW11 9UJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Primary School for Girls The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Boys The Wohl Campus , 1 - 3 the Drive NW11 9SP | - not rated | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 785 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Hamedrash Elyon 211 Golders Green Rd , NW11 9BY | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ohel Torah 3 Phildor Court , NW11 9QA | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 217 yd | |
| Slice | Princes Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 385 yd | |
| The Sorting Office | 2 St Georges Road, London | 725 yd | |
| Beit Cafe | 119 Golders Green Road, London | 765 yd | |
| Hot Cut | 98 Golders Green Road, London | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's | 239 Golders Green Road, London | 245 yd | |
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Taboon | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Amors Take Away | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Munch N Crunch | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 476 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 780 yd | |
| Moshe Food & Wine | 1099 Finchley Road, London | 1,004 yd | |
| Waitrose | Temple Fortune Parade, Finchley Road, London | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Templars Tennis Club (Closed) St. Andrews Road | tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.