Cumbrian Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1EL 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 Cumbrian Gardens, London, NW2 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1NN, NW2 1EH, NW2 1NP, NW2 1EJ, NW2 1QA, NW2 1DX, NW2 1QB, NW2 1DU, NW2 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 56% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 28.7% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.4% | 23.5% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 39.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 18.2% | 4.9% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 43.7% | 36.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 17.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 45.1% | 41.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 26.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.1% 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 | 42.5% | 41.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 39.1% | 34.3% | 9.8% | 29.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 7% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 4.1% | -27.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 37.1% | 6.5% | 30.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumbrian Gardens was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cumbrian Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 56th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Cumbrian Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-09-29 | £615,082 |
| 58 Cumbrian Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2024-05-17 | £656,994 |
| 72 Cumbrian Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,625 | 2022-04-27 | £255,191 |
| 98 Cumbrian Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2020-12-22 | £808,808 |
| 88 Cumbrian Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2019-08-30 | £792,833 |
NW2 1EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1EL 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,615 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitterhouse Junior School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitterhouse Infant School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,050 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 | 2,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,373 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 | 3,291 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 | 3,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 340 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 754 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 757 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 789 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 746 yd | |
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 789 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 962 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 973 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 248 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 248 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 707 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 933 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 734 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 804 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 819 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 973 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.