Cricklewood Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1HN is located in the Childs Hill 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 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1BP, NW2 2DN, NW2 1EW, NW2 1EP, NW2 2SL, NW2 1RE, NW2 2DL, NW2 2SN, NW2 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 1HN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45.9% | 49% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 31.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 54.7% | 47.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 20.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 47.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 21.7% | 1.5% | -20.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 59% | 49% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 37.8% 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 | 41% | 37.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 23.5% | 30.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 24.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 14.5% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39% 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 | 35.5% | 37.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 39% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 29.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 7.9% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 3.3% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 12.9% | 1.5% | 11.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklewood Lane was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklewood Lane has the 45th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,130,000 | 2022-09-07 | £1,987,004 |
| 19 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2021-05-28 | £1,446,318 |
| 23B Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-04 | £347,768 |
| 15 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2018-04-11 | £1,369,118 |
| 17 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2006-08-10 | £1,583,333 |
NW2 1HN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,464 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 | 3,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 90 yd | |
| Qahwah Club | 52 Cricklewood Lane, London | 243 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 285 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 295 yd | |
| Yummy Yam | 38 Cricklewood Lane, London | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 144 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 319 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 347 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 398 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 240 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 284 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 297 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 14 Cricklewood Lane, London | 397 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 398 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 446 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 491 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 80 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 52.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.4% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.