Hendon Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1JR is located in the Golders Green 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 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 9TE, NW11 9JB, NW11 9TU, NW11 9HY, NW11 9JA, NW11 9TT, NW11 9EB, NW4 3RG, NW11 9TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 1JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 39.2% | 41% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 46% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 56.1% | 60.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 22.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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 | 14.5% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 41.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 17% | 2.9% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.9% | 56.8% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
In this area, 52.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 52.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 15.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 23.6% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 6% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 31.7% | 0.5% | 31.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Way was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendon Way has the 81st lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 511th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Oakfield Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-20 | £265,740 |
| Flat 10 Oakfield Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2002-07-24 | £349,681 |
| Flat 4 Oakfield Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1996-07-04 | £144,370 |
| Flat 20 Oakfield Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £37,000 | 1995-07-14 | £191,884 |
| Flat 5 Oakfield Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £37,000 | 1995-07-14 | £191,884 |
NW2 1JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1JR 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,653 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 | 4,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Boys The Wohl Campus , 1 - 3 the Drive NW11 9SP | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 470 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,742 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 | 1,923 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 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ohel Torah 3 Phildor Court , NW11 9QA | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice | Princes Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 575 yd | |
| Nando's | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 607 yd | |
| Chopstix | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 607 yd | |
| Monkey & Me | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 115 CRAWFORD STREET | 607 yd | |
| Il Cortile | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's | 239 Golders Green Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 607 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 607 yd | |
| Sushi Haven | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 651 yd | |
| Taboon | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 328 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 651 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 668 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 1,062 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.