Cotswold Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1PN 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 Cotswold Gardens, London, NW2 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1BR, NW2 1NH, NW2 1PJ, NW2 1NL, NW2 1PL, NW2 1BH, NW2 1AF, NW2 1AQ, NW2 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1PN 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 | 45.8% | 51.1% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.9% | -5.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 39.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 43.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 52.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 25.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 45.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 42.1% | 36.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Arab | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 38.8% | 37.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 20.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 25.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.7% 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 | 37.4% | 37% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 37.7% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 27.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 3% | -27.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 13.4% | 1.5% | 11.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Gardens was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cotswold Gardens has the 40th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-11-04 | £578,348 |
| 120 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-04-23 | £684,704 |
| 114 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-04-03 | £635,444 |
| 122 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2015-06-04 | £939,771 |
| Flat 2 124 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-06-04 | £393,803 |
NW2 1PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1PN 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,647 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 | 31 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 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 962 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 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,416 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 | 5,405 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 | 3,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,358 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 | 981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 149 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 556 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 556 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 556 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 556 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 857 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 889 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 972 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 479 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 479 yd | |
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 712 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 860 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 548 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 617 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 775 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 861 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.