Prayle Grove is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1BD 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 Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1BE, NW2 1AU, NW2 1AX, NW2 1AY, NW2 1AR, NW2 1AS, NW2 1BB, NW2 1BA, NW2 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 41.5% | 47.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 51.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 | 29.8% | 25.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 30.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.9% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 7% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.2% | 52.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 59.9% | 52.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 19.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 6.7% | -7.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 14.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 52.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 32.8% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 2.3% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prayle Grove was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prayle Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 178th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2024-07-24 | £448,721 |
| 133 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-05-21 | £519,603 |
| 97 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-02-18 | £511,890 |
| 143 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-01-29 | £484,674 |
| 97 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-08-18 | £409,291 |
NW2 1BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1BD 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 1,545 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 | 282 yd | |
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 544 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Brent South Shopping Park, Tilling Road, London | 642 yd | |
| The 108 | 112 Brent Terrace | 788 yd | |
| Nando's | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 624 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 624 yd | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 877 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 877 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 895 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 895 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 946 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 829 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.