Cotswold Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1QT 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 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1DY, NW2 1QU, NW2 1EA, NW2 1PD, NW2 1JG, NW2 1PB, NW2 1NU, NW2 1NT, NW2 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 44.9% | 47.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 38.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 50.2% | 57.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 46.6% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 19.6% | 4% | -15.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 42.7% | 35.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 16.3% | 20.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 19.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 36.8% 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 | 42.7% | 36.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -46.4% |
| European Union | 20.1% | 19.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 22.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.6% 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 | 40.3% | 37.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 36.6% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 26.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 4.5% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 34.9% | 6.5% | 28.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Childs Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-06-04 | £664,575 |
| 31 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2025-04-25 | £697,162 |
| 63 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-10-29 | £660,429 |
| 49 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-05-17 | £659,454 |
| 9 Cotswold Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-04-29 | £670,832 |
NW2 1QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1QT 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 | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 544 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 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,801 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 | 3,006 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 | 3,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 1,087 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 | 470 yd | |
| Spruce & Larch | 145 Claremont Road, London | 714 yd | |
| Rea's Place | Childs Hill Park, Granville Road, London | 932 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,016 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,041 yd | |
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 168 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 168 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 764 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,018 yd | |
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 99 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.