Farm Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2EE 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 2EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2EG, NW2 2DY, NW2 2BJ, NW2 2EJ, NW2 2EH, NW2 2BH, NW2 2EA, NW2 2PT, NW2 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 2EE 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 2EE, 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 Farm Avenue 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.
Farm Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2008-08-15 | £2,903,521 |
| 17 Farm Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2006-07-17 | £3,103,333 |
NW2 2EE 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 2EE 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 | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,807 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 | 3,909 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 | 258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,686 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 | 4,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,257 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 | 4,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,917 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 | 221 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 229 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood | 108 Cricklewood Lane, London | 382 yd | |
| Hampstead Grill | 667 Finchley Road, London | 581 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 209 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 322 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 339 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 759 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 268 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 620 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 644 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 644 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 50 Cricklewood Lane, London | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 768 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 825 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 850 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 260 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 726 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 949 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.