Madoc Close is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2BG 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 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Madoc Close, London, NW2 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW11 8DL, NW11 8DJ, NW2 2AA, NW2 2BD, NW3 7TS, NW2 2AR, NW11 8AT, NW2 2JL, NW3 7TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 2BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 53.6% | 54.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 33.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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% | 60.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 26.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 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.
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.6% | 54.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 15.5% | 3.3% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 60.8% | 61.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 42.3% | 52.1% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 14.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 14.3% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.4% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 26.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 5.6% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 3.4% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 9.4% | 0.5% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madoc Close was 228.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.7% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Madoc Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 81st highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Tudor House Madoc Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £707,000 | 2025-02-20 | £694,375 |
| Flat 9 Tudor House Madoc Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-12-11 | £707,183 |
| Flat 18 Tudor House Madoc Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-06-28 | £641,198 |
| Flat 14 Tudor House Madoc Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-12-14 | £512,992 |
| Flat 16 Tudor House Madoc Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2023-10-03 | £696,153 |
NW2 2BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2BG 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 | 153 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,356 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 | 4,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,405 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 | 3,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 165 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 165 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Eko Cafe | 448 Finchley Road, London | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 759 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 974 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 165 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 165 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 870 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 North End Road, London | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 942 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 959 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 839 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 63.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.9% |
| 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 | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.