Chiltern Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1PU 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 Chiltern Gardens, London, NW2 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1PX, NW11 8TN, NW2 1PY, NW11 8SR, NW2 1QB, NW11 8SQ, NW11 8SF, NW11 8SX, NW2 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 45.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48.8% | 59.8% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 25.3% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 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.
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 45.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 20.1% | 4.3% | -15.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 16.6% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 52.3% | 40.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Arab | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 12% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
In this area, just 39.4% 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 | 40% | 39.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 25.9% | 21% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 20.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.7% 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 | 38.1% | 39.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 35.7% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 25.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.6% | 8.7% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 7.4% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 10.8% | 1.5% | 9.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Gardens was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chiltern Gardens has the 68th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 317th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chiltern Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-21 | £662,297 |
| 3 Chiltern Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-06-06 | £657,566 |
| 35 Chiltern Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2015-09-10 | £645,102 |
| 31 Chiltern Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2011-12-05 | £593,706 |
| 17 Chiltern Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2009-10-30 | £608,882 |
NW2 1PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,391 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 5,183 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 | 3,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,873 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 , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,971 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 | 428 yd | |
| AT HOTIX | Burlington Parade, Cricklewood Broadway, London | 574 yd | |
| Shisha Garden Grills | 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 595 yd | |
| The Manor Health CLub | The Manor Health Club, Arena Place | 595 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 575 yd | |
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 617 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 711 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 748 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 499 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 499 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 585 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 690 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 580 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 611 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 682 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 711 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 877 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.