Overview of NW2 1FA

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Swannell Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1FA is located in the Cricklewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Swannell Way, London, NW2 1FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1DT, NW2 1AP, NW2 1FD, NW2 1FB, NW2 1DR, NW2 1AG, NW2 1PH, NW2 1DL, NW2 1PG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49%51.4%2.4% 51.0% 0.4%
Male51%48.6%-2.4% 49.0% -0.4%

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 1FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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%46.8%5.3% 37.9% 8.9%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%43.6%1.4% 44.2% -0.6%
Separated3.5%2%-1.5% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced6.9%7.2%0.3% 9.1% -1.9%
Widowed5.9%0.4%-5.5% 6.1% -5.7%

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 (89.1%) 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%59.2%2.5% 48.4% 10.8%
Good health27.1%29.9%2.8% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health12.3%5.7%-6.6% 12.7% -7.0%
Bad health3.2%3.6%0.4% 4.0% -0.4%
Very bad health0.7%1.5%0.8% 1.2% 0.3%

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.

In the area around NW2 1FA this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.8%7.8%-22.0% 18.2% -10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.3%7%-2.3% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10%8.2%-1.8% 13.4% -5.2%
Apprenticeship1.4%0.8%-0.6% 5.3% -4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%11.9%2.2% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar23.5%61.7%38.2% 33.8% 27.9%
Other16.3%2.5%-13.8% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.5%0.3%-1.2% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0%4%4.0% 0.7% 3.3%
Indian3.4%4.3%0.9% 3.1% 1.2%
Pakistani2%5%3.0% 2.7% 2.3%
Other Asian7.4%8%0.6% 1.6% 6.4%
Black African12.1%11.5%-0.6% 2.5% 9.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%1.5%-0.2% 1.0% 0.5%
Other Black5.2%2.2%-3.0% 0.5% 1.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%3.4%2.9% 0.8% 2.6%
Mixed White and African4.4%1.2%-3.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.7%2.2%0.5% 0.8% 1.4%
White54.2%36.8%-17.4% 81.4% -44.6%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab3.7%5.9%2.2% 0.6% 5.3%
Other2%13%11.0% 1.6% 11.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.9%46.6%-13.3% 83.2% -36.6%
European Union12.3%16.8%4.5% 6.1% 10.7%
Rest of Europe2.2%2.7%0.5% 0.8% 1.9%
Africa13.8%6.7%-7.1% 2.7% 4.0%
Middle East and Asia9.1%22.3%13.2% 5.6% 16.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.5%3.7%1.2% 1.3% 2.4%
Oceania0.2%1.2%1.0% 0.3% 0.9%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57.6%46.6%-11.0% 83.2% -36.6%
10+ Years2.7%34.1%31.4% 9.8% 24.3%
5-10 Years6.7%10.4%3.7% 2.9% 7.5%
2-5 Years8.1%3.4%-4.7% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years24.9%5.5%-19.4% 1.9% 3.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.8% 76.7% -12.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Germany2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Italy2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland2.4% 1.3% 1.1%
Romania2.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Eastern Asia1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Southern Asia1.2% 1.2% 0.0%
Central Asia2.4% 0.0% 2.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
No passport held3.6% 13.5% -9.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.2% 37.2% -14.0%
Christian38.7% 46.2% -7.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Jewish4.3% 0.5% 3.8%
Muslim21% 6.5% 14.5%
Sikh1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Not answered8.8% 6.0% 2.8%

Safety

Is Swannell Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swannell Way was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Swannell Way has the 46th highest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 240th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.



🔎 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 1FA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swannell Way are based on 116 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 Swannell Way, London, NW2 1FA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW2 1FA

Average Price
£427,968
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£427,968
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swannell Way

Average Price
£455,244
Semi-Detached
£693,271
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£386,694
Other
£367,499

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swannell WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 13 Langhorne House 5 Swannell Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£499,9502023-11-14 £458,802
Flat 10 Langhorne House, 5 Swannell Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002020-02-14 £439,507
Flat 13 Langhorne House 5 Swannell Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£415,0002016-12-28 £401,062
Flat 7 Langhorne House, 5 Swannell Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£412,0002016-12-21 £398,163
Flat 1 Langhorne House, 5 Swannell Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£379,0002016-12-19 £366,271
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW2 1FA

Employment

NW2 1FA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.

NW2 1FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1FA 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 Employee111
Self-Employed39
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family20
Student (economically inactive)17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Unemployed8
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Retired3

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 3,709 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 3,814 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Granville Plus Nursery School
Granville Road , NW6 5RA
3out of 4 4,466 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 4,525 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
3out of 4 4,842 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Claremont Primary School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB
3out of 4 237 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Claremont Primary School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB
- not rated 237 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Clitterhouse Junior School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB
- not rated 237 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Clitterhouse Infant School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB
- not rated 237 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU
- not rated 686 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clarion
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR
3out of 4 744 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whitefield School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR
- not rated 744 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Gladstone Community School
Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ
- not rated 1,585 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hampstead School
Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT
3out of 4 1,617 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ
3out of 4 1,817 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
- not rated 5,434 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,752 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hendon College
Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA
- not rated 4,702 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 2,967 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 2,967 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 4,770 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 5,434 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sakutu Organisation Montessori
346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL
- not rated 696 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mapledown School
Claremont Road , NW2 1TR
- not rated 776 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mapledown School
Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR
3out of 4 776 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Peninim
37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB
- not rated 1,027 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Menorah Foundation School
Caddington Road , NW2 1RP
- not rated 1,034 yd Other independent school Not Applicable 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
Our Yard At Clitterhouse FarmClitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London145 yd
Spruce & Larch145 Claremont Road, London489 yd
Parkway 329329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood745 yd
Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood745 yd
Metroline- Eurest Food ServicesCricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road745 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Cricklewood Club327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood745 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tehran Pizza & BurgersPennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London481 yd
MJ ExpressPennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London481 yd
Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood698 yd
CuppachaUnit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre916 yd
Indian Spice1C Humber Road, London1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Food & Wine3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road674 yd
Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood732 yd
TescoTesco Store, Tilling Road, London827 yd
WICKES317 Cricklewood Broadway, London840 yd
Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff CanteenUnit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre898 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hendon Football Club (Closed)
Claremont Road
grass pitches114 yd
Clitterhouse Playing Fields
Claremont Road
grass pitches389 yd
Whitefield School
CLAREMONT ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite729 yd
Hendon Leisure Centre
MARBLE DRIVE
health and fitness suite773 yd
Mapledown School
CLAREMONT ROAD
health and fitness suite801 yd
Basing Hill Park
Wayside
grass pitches847 yd
Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood)
Cricklewood Broadway
health and fitness suite, swimming pool922 yd
Fit4Less (London Cricklewood)
255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY
health and fitness suite1,075 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 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%

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 speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed33.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed64.01 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed64.01 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed18.36 Mbit/s

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