Dersingham Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1SP 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 Dersingham Road, London, NW2 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1HW, NW2 1HR, NW2 1RP, NW2 2EP, NW2 1HS, NW2 2PT, NW2 1RS, NW2 1SL, NW2 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 1SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.1% | 49.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 1SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 38.6% | 45% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 41.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.1%) 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% | 52.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 55.7% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 18.8% | 3.6% | -15.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 60.3% | 65% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, just 48.4% 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 | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 20.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 19.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 31% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 3.2% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 10.7% | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dersingham Road was 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dersingham Road has the 60th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 274th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dersingham Road Garage Dersingham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2017-02-28 | £1,680,078 |
NW2 1SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1SP 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,015 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 | 4,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,926 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 | 3,843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 99 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 103 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 305 yd | |
| Qahwah Club | 52 Cricklewood Lane, London | 602 yd | |
| Yummy Yam | 38 Cricklewood Lane, London | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 226 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 315 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 574 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 707 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 82 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 598 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 657 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 713 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 175 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 761 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 807 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 854 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 985 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.