Greenfield Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1HX 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 Greenfield Gardens, London, NW2 1HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1HT, NW2 2LY, NW2 2NG, NW2 1SJ, NW11 8SL, NW2 1SH, NW2 1SG, NW11 8TL, NW2 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.4% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.6% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 37.4% | 44.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 42.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 47.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 17.2% | 9.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 51.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 18.3% | 5.2% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 60.4% | 56.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, just 40.2% 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 | 43% | 40.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 23.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 22.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.6% 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 | 41.1% | 40.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 29.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 3.9% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.5% | 4.2% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfield Gardens was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenfield Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 81st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Greenfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-08-15 | £990,269 |
| 48 Greenfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2022-02-11 | £799,766 |
| 22 Greenfield Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2020-08-07 | £916,811 |
| 18A Greenfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-06-30 | £432,581 |
| 16 Greenfield Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2014-07-14 | £1,026,139 |
NW2 1HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 1HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,469 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 | 4,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,386 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 | 3,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea's Place | Childs Hill Park, Granville Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 558 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 561 yd | |
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 709 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 645 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 775 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 918 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 397 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 397 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 524 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 709 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.