Brent Terrace is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1BX 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 Brent Terrace, London, NW2 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1BH, NW2 1DN, NW2 1BR, NW2 1PJ, NW2 1AF, NW2 1PN, NW2 1PH, NW2 1AQ, NW2 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 1BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 58.2% | 48.4% | -9.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 41.8% | 51.6% | 9.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 41.5% | 39% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 39.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.9% | 25.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 38.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.7% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 11.6% |
| Black African | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 43.6% | 43.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 47.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 19.6% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 47.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 43.1% | 40.8% | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 3.9% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 1.4% | -24.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Terrace was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brent Terrace has the 81st highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 388th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Brent Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-09-06 | £457,011 |
| 27 Brent Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-09 | £489,074 |
| 19 Brent Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-23 | £496,710 |
| 44 Brent Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-03-30 | £517,838 |
| 3 Brent Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-08-21 | £457,572 |
NW2 1BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,737 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 | 217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,456 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 | 3,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,177 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 | 938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 155 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 469 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 469 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 469 yd | |
| Spruce & Larch | 145 Claremont Road, London | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 469 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 934 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,011 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,048 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 528 yd | |
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 634 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 634 yd | |
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 806 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 411 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 568 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 590 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 775 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.