Nant Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2AL 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 Nant Road, London, NW2 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2AT, NW2 2AJ, NW2 2LB, NW2 2AD, NW2 2AU, NW2 2LJ, NW2 2LD, NW2 2LR, NW11 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 2AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 34.7% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 50.2% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54.7% | 57.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 30.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 11.6% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 62.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 65.2% | 57% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 54.1% | 52.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 20.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 52.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 5.5% | -23.4% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 22.5% | 0.5% | 22.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nant Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nant Road has the 74th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 518th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Nant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2026-01-23 | £1,194,953 |
| 35 Nant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,485,000 | 2024-10-03 | £1,421,936 |
| 37 Nant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2021-09-28 | £953,116 |
| 43 Nant Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-08-20 | £1,050,152 |
| 41 Nant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-03-26 | £967,194 |
NW2 2AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NW2 2AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 5,447 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 | 3,601 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 | 3,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea's Place | Childs Hill Park, Granville Road, London | 34 yd | |
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 471 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 471 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 554 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory | 911 Finchley Road, London | 948 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 995 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,049 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 471 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 471 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 679 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 744 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box | 10 North End Road, London | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 700 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 136 Golders Green Road, London | 896 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Curtis And Staub (Golders Green) 152-154 152-154 Golders Green Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Wellgarth Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.