Hendon Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2NG 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 Hendon Way, London, NW2 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2LY, NW2 1HX, NW2 1HT, NW2 2NH, NW11 8SL, NW2 2NJ, NW2 1SJ, NW2 2AZ, NW2 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 2NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 37.4% | 44.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 51.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 24.3% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 39.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 20.2% | 4.4% | -15.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 39.9% | 39.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 12.1% |
| Other | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 33% 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 | 37.9% | 33% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 25.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 26.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.6% 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 | 36.9% | 32.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 37.6% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 27.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 6.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.6% | 37.2% | -24.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Way was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hendon Way has the 47th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 366th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 96 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-24 | £298,926 |
| 90 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-09 | £190,816 |
| Flat 2 90 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-09 | £248,061 |
| 90 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2024-04-19 | £926,074 |
| 124 Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-04-28 | £358,879 |
NW2 2NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Other | 31 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,480 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 | 4,582 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 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community 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 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,420 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 | 3,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,567 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 | 1,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea's Place | Childs Hill Park, Granville Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 168 Cricklewood Lane, London | 599 yd | |
| Ludettino | 170 Cricklewood Lane, London | 604 yd | |
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 613 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 706 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 807 yd | |
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 480 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 480 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 573 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 613 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 660 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 33 Golders Green Road, London | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 91.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.