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Prayle Grove is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1BE 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 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1AU, NW2 1BD, NW2 1AX, NW2 1AY, NW2 1AR, NW2 1AS, NW2 1BB, NW2 1BA, NW2 1XF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49%50.2%1.2% 51.0% -0.8%
Male51%49.8%-1.2% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

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 1BE, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.5%47.8%6.3% 37.9% 9.9%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%38.8%-3.4% 44.2% -5.4%
Separated3.5%2.5%-1.0% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced6.9%7%0.1% 9.1% -2.1%
Widowed5.9%3.9%-2.0% 6.1% -2.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.7%51.8%-4.9% 48.4% 3.4%
Good health27.1%34.4%7.3% 33.6% 0.8%
Fair health12.3%9.2%-3.1% 12.7% -3.5%
Bad health3.2%3.4%0.2% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health0.7%1.1%0.4% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.8%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 Levels10%12.1%2.1% 13.4% -1.3%
Apprenticeship1.4%3.7%2.3% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%13.2%3.5% 16.9% -3.7%
Degree or Similar23.5%30.6%7.1% 33.8% -3.2%
Other16.3%3.9%-12.4% 2.8% 1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.5%2.6%1.1% 1.1% 1.5%
Indian3.4%3.5%0.1% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani2%3.5%1.5% 2.7% 0.8%
Other Asian7.4%3.5%-3.9% 1.6% 1.9%
Black African12.1%7%-5.1% 2.5% 4.5%
Black Caribbean1.7%0.9%-0.8% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black5.2%2.3%-2.9% 0.5% 1.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African4.4%1.4%-3.0% 0.4% 1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%3.2%3.0% 0.9% 2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%0.9%-0.8% 0.8% 0.1%
White54.2%52.9%-1.3% 81.4% -28.5%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab3.7%8.4%4.7% 0.6% 7.8%
Other2%8.8%6.8% 1.6% 7.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 52.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.9%52.8%-7.1% 83.2% -30.4%
European Union12.3%19.5%7.2% 6.1% 13.4%
Rest of Europe2.2%3.7%1.5% 0.8% 2.9%
Africa13.8%6.7%-7.1% 2.7% 4.0%
Middle East and Asia9.1%14.7%5.6% 5.6% 9.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.5%2.8%0.3% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57.6%52.8%-4.8% 83.2% -30.4%
10+ Years2.7%32.8%30.1% 9.8% 23.0%
5-10 Years6.7%8.9%2.2% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years8.1%3.2%-4.9% 2.2% 1.0%
Less than 2 years24.9%2.3%-22.6% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.7% 76.7% -10.0%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland4.4% 1.3% 3.1%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other EU countries6% 1.5% 4.5%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held11.2% 13.5% -2.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion15.6% 37.2% -21.6%
Christian48.4% 46.2% 2.2%
Hindu7.1% 1.7% 5.4%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim23.9% 6.5% 17.4%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Prayle Grove Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NW2 1BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Prayle Grove are based on 103 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW2 1BE

Average Price
£561,150
Semi-Detached
£561,150
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prayle Grove

Average Price
£506,611
Semi-Detached
£505,550
Terraced
£587,045
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£369,872
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prayle GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
102 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£565,0002025-03-27 £563,185
90 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£460,0002024-08-02 £437,894
92 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£491,5002024-07-05 £471,253
110 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002021-06-17 £738,889
98 Prayle Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002020-05-27 £467,701
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW2 1BE

Employment

NW2 1BE 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 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Self-Employed56
Part-Time Employee44
Student (economically inactive)36
Retired32
Looking after home or family26
Long-Term Sick or disabled23
Other18
Unemployed18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles42
Construction19
Transport and storage18
Education17
Human health and social work activities13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Financial and insurance activities9
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 4,061 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
College Green School and Services
161 College Road , NW10 3PH
4out of 4 4,297 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 4,834 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Granville Plus Nursery School
Granville Road , NW6 5RA
3out of 4 4,955 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 5,278 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR
3out of 4 604 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Claremont Primary School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB
3out of 4 733 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Menorah Primary School
The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP
4out of 4 870 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 1,043 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE
3out of 4 1,245 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitefield School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR
3out of 4 252 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hendon School
Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP
4out of 4 1,695 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ
3out of 4 2,009 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
E-Act Crest Academy
Crest Road , NW2 7SN
3out of 4 2,055 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hampstead School
Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT
3out of 4 2,088 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,472 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 4,780 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 5,432 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mapledown School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR
3out of 4 290 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Peninim
37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB
- not rated 694 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH
- not rated 1,147 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Torah Vodaas
Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ
- not rated 1,228 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB
- not rated 1,497 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spruce & Larch145 Claremont Road, London300 yd
Our Yard At Clitterhouse FarmClitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London591 yd
Costa CoffeeBrent South Shopping Park, Tilling Road, London658 yd
The 108112 Brent Terrace807 yd
Nando'sBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London858 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tehran Pizza & BurgersPennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London645 yd
MJ ExpressPennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London645 yd
Lola's CupcakesBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London858 yd
Bubble MagikBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London858 yd
ChickBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London879 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Store, Tilling Road, London381 yd
Marks & SpencerBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London879 yd
WaitroseBrent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London879 yd
Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood989 yd
Kosher KingdomRussell Parade, Golders Green Road, London1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whitefield School
CLAREMONT ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite316 yd
Hendon Leisure Centre
MARBLE DRIVE
health and fitness suite326 yd
Hendon Football Club (Closed)
Claremont Road
grass pitches371 yd
Clitterhouse Playing Fields
Claremont Road
grass pitches385 yd
Mapledown School
CLAREMONT ROAD
health and fitness suite435 yd
Basing Hill Park
Wayside
grass pitches826 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.