Elsinore Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1SS 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elsinore Gardens, London, NW2 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1ST, NW2 1US, NW11 8SP, NW2 1SR, NW2 1UR, NW2 1SE, NW2 1UU, NW2 1UT, NW2 1SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW2 1SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 37.5% | -12.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 51.7% | 12.9% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92%) 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 | 52.3% | 65% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 27% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 7.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 57.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 17% | 0.8% | -16.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 43.6% | 46.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 24.8% | 13% | -11.8% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.1% 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 | 41.7% | 46.9% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 32.1% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 2.5% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 5.6% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsinore Gardens was 178.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Elsinore Gardens has the 30th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Elsinore Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-05-31 | £815,724 |
| 22 Elsinore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-10-28 | £598,519 |
| 8 Elsinore Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-09-20 | £218,005 |
| 2 Elsinore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-09-01 | £880,301 |
| 10 Elsinore Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-25 | £317,285 |
NW2 1SS 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 | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,270 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 | 4,370 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 | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 5,123 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 | 3,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,147 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 | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 389 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 393 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 446 yd | |
| Qahwah Club | 52 Cricklewood Lane, London | 648 yd | |
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 388 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 597 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 735 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 763 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 343 yd | |
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 498 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 498 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 645 yd | |
| Eat Tokyo | 40 Cricklewood Lane, London | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 371 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 763 yd | |
| Euro Food & Wine | 219 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 792 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 813 yd | |
| Ever Rose Express | 203 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 938 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.