Hendon Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1JJ 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 Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 9RR, NW2 2ND, NW11 9RS, NW2 1JH, NW2 1JG, NW11 9RL, NW11 8QY, NW11 8PS, NW11 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 41.8% | 42.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 37% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 41.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 40.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 18.4% | 3% | -15.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 49.6% | 44.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Other | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 38.7% 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 | 46.1% | 38.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 22.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 23.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.7% 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 | 43.1% | 39% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 40.7% | 35.3% | 9.8% | 30.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 5% | -10.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 4% | -24.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Way was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendon Way has the 57th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 260th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221A Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-07 | £414,058 |
| 221 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-09-07 | £731,823 |
| 193 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-12-09 | £699,408 |
| 181 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2020-08-17 | £1,178,757 |
| 197 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-08-18 | £734,375 |
NW2 1JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1JJ 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 | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Other | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 4,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,198 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 | 443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce & Larch | 145 Claremont Road, London | 730 yd | |
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 751 yd | |
| Beit Cafe | 119 Golders Green Road, London | 792 yd | |
| TukTuk | 115 Golders Green Road, London | 800 yd | |
| Novellino Bistro | 113 Golders Green Road, London | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 465 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 465 yd | |
| Booya Gelato | 90 Golders Green Road, London | 879 yd | |
| Domino's | 239 Golders Green Road, London | 921 yd | |
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 535 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 828 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 927 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.