Somerton Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1RH is located in the Childs Hill 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 Somerton Road, London, NW2 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1UN, NW2 1UW, NW2 1RE, NW2 1RJ, NW2 1TA, NW2 1BP, NW2 1UP, NW2 1EP, NW2 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 1RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 53.9% | 42.8% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 44.9% | 17.5% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 1.8% | -10.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 51% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 27.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 17.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19% | 14.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 40.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 15.9% | 4% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 66.3% | 57% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 52.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 18.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 16.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 52.7% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 22.7% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 6.7% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerton Road was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerton Road has the 71st lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 510th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Somerton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2018-12-13 | £514,358 |
| 9 Somerton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-01-16 | £590,855 |
| 1 Somerton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2011-03-04 | £751,099 |
| 9A Somerton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2007-03-21 | £372,948 |
| 9 Somerton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,950 | 2007-01-26 | £428,020 |
NW2 1RH 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 1RH 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | - not rated | 705 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 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,790 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 | 3,855 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 | 3,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster Road , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 289 yd | |
| Qahwah Club | 52 Cricklewood Lane, London | 351 yd | |
| Yummy Yam | 38 Cricklewood Lane, London | 388 yd | |
| Merals Cafe Bistro | 44 Cricklewood Lane, London | 388 yd | |
| La Esquina | 48 Cricklewood Lane, London | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 294 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 423 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 444 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 474 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 348 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 380 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 388 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 14 Cricklewood Lane, London | 466 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 325 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 444 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 474 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 491 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.