Finchley Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2HN 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 Finchley Road, London, NW2 2HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2TJ, NW2 2HR, NW2 2TP, NW2 2JP, NW2 2TN, NW2 2HP, NW2 2JT, NW2 2HX, NW2 2TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 2HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 53.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48% | 46.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2HN, 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 | 56.1% | 54.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 30.9% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 47.8% | 52.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 52.4% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 22.3% | 3.6% | -18.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.5% | 56.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 41.2% 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 | 37.4% | 41.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 21.1% | 24.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 13.1% | -8.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.3% 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 | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 30.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 3.3% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 9.5% | 0.5% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Road was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Finchley Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 175th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 663A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-07-04 | £411,275 |
| 661 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2018-07-03 | £521,481 |
| Flat 2 663A Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-04-20 | £288,822 |
| 663 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2018-01-26 | £29,809 |
| 663 Finchley Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-16 | £223,565 |
NW2 2HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Other | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,974 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 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,377 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 | 101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 906 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 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,074 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 | 5,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,199 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 | 4,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 796 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 | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Grill | 667 Finchley Road, London | 7 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 48 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Eko Cafe | 448 Finchley Road, London | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 781 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 42 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 224 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 224 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei | 94 Fortune Green Road | 758 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 661 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 516 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 715 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 988 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.