Claremont Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1AJ is located in the Cricklewood 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 Claremont Way, London, NW2 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1TG, NW2 1TH, NW2 1DG, NW2 1TT, NW2 1TS, NW2 1TJ, NW2 1AR, NW2 1DH, NW2 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 1AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 55.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 44.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 NW2 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 36.3% | 45.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 33.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 4.6% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (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 | 37.8% | 49.8% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 8.6% | -11.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 25.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 40.5% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 42.3% | 21.7% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 6.6% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 0.6% | 21.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 55.9% | 57.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 57.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 35.7% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 25.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.5% | 1.3% | -30.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 44.9% | 6.5% | 38.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claremont Way was 457.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 313.7% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Claremont Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Claremont Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-03-18 | £247,778 |
NW2 1AJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,943 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 | 4,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 5,368 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitterhouse Junior School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitterhouse Infant School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 254 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,168 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 | 2,444 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 | 2,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce & Larch | 145 Claremont Road, London | 51 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Brent South Shopping Park, Tilling Road, London | 358 yd | |
| The 108 | 112 Brent Terrace | 510 yd | |
| Nando's | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 649 yd | |
| Chopstix | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Cupcakes | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 649 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 649 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 652 yd | |
| The Pizza Authority | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 652 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 652 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 652 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 807 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 654 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.