Farm Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2BJ 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 Farm Avenue, London, NW2 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2BH, NW2 2BL, NW2 2EE, NW2 2BN, NW2 2EH, NW2 2DY, NW2 2EG, NW2 2EJ, NW2 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 30.4% | 29.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 57.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 63.8% | 64.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 24.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 56% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.6% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 74.1% | 66.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 64.8% | 60.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 60.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 28.2% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 1.5% | -21.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 33.4% | 0.5% | 32.9% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Avenue was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farm Avenue has the 76th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 528th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,850,000 | 2021-01-29 | £4,220,708 |
| 25 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,462,500 | 2016-10-07 | £1,626,747 |
| 23 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2012-07-16 | £2,723,670 |
| 23 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2007-04-27 | £2,627,178 |
| 37 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,045,560 | 2005-02-18 | £2,373,977 |
NW2 2BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,811 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 | 3,818 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,109 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 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,156 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 | 4,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,381 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 | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,169 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 | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 311 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 317 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 436 yd | |
| Hampstead Grill | 667 Finchley Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 223 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 408 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 782 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 360 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 607 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 664 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 664 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 380 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 673 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 851 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 868 yd | |
| ACC Polski Supermarket Ltd | 41-43 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 240 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.