Pennine Drive is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1NH 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 Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1NL, NW2 1PN, NW2 1AF, NW2 1AQ, NW2 1NJ, NW2 1BR, NW2 1BW, NW2 1BH, NW2 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 44.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.6% | 51.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 22.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 44.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 18.2% | 2.6% | -15.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 4.1% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 16.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 48.7% | 40.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 17.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 43.6% 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 | 42.8% | 43.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 24.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.6% 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 | 41.3% | 43.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 41.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 31.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 7.2% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 4.1% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3.4% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 11.8% | 1.5% | 10.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 35.5% | 6.5% | 29.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennine Drive was 81.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Pennine Drive has the 87th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Pennine Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-06-01 | £680,390 |
| 144 Pennine Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2007-01-05 | £794,508 |
| 138 Pennine Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1997-11-03 | £787,861 |
| 144 Pennine Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1996-12-23 | £691,959 |
| 140 Pennine Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 1996-07-26 | £618,450 |
NW2 1NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1NH 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 | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 42 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,350 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 | 3,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 549 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 549 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 549 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 549 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 795 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 838 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 915 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 478 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 478 yd | |
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 750 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 801 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 560 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 595 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 800 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 818 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.