Adrian Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1LX is located in the West Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adrian Avenue, London, NW2 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1LY, NW9 7BW, NW4 3HR, NW4 3HN, NW4 3UG, NW2 6LW, NW4 3UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 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 1LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 40% | 42.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 46.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.8% | 53% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.7% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.6% | 22.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 36.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 18.7% | 3.3% | -15.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 21.3% | 17.6% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 14.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 46.2% | 39.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -42.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 47.8% | 44.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20% | 24.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.9% 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 | 46.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 36.9% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 5.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 3.8% | -27.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 11.7% | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adrian Avenue was 2014.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1732.0% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Adrian Avenue has the highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 343.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Arch 7 Adrian Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2003-06-25 | £516,338 |
NW2 1LX 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.
NW2 1LX 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 1LX 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 74 |
| Construction | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braintcroft E-Act Primary Academy Warren Road , NW2 7LL | 1out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,435 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge London Brent Cross | Denmark House, West Hendon Broadway, London | 193 yd | |
| Flip Out | Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London | 269 yd | |
| Cafe At Selco | Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London | 269 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London | 269 yd | |
| The 108 | 112 Brent Terrace | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 632 yd | |
| French Tacos UK (Unit 8) | Kitchen 8, Unit A | 632 yd | |
| Tasty Korea (Unit 37) | Kitchen 37, Unit A | 632 yd | |
| Mustang IT Services Ltd - Lilies Caribbean Cuisine (Unit 19) | Kitchen 19, Unit A | 632 yd | |
| Wrapchic/Holy Cow/Fassos/BB/SKVP/Chawallis/HIK (Unit 20) | Kitchen 20, Unit A | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 681 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 691 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 691 yd | |
| Mini Mart Food & News | 3-5 Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 702 yd | |
| Mini Market & Off Licence | 20 Waterloo Road, London | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.