Lyndale is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2NY 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 Lyndale, London, NW2 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2PA, NW2 2PB, NW2 2DG, NW2 2DE, NW2 2BS, NW2 2BP, NW2 2PD, NW2 2PE, NW2 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW2 2NY 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 2NY 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 Lyndale 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.
Lyndale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantiles Lyndale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,855,000 | 2018-05-02 | £2,145,624 |
| Lynwood, 1 Lyndale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2011-05-16 | £4,583,955 |
| Lynwood, 1 Lyndale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2006-01-06 | £4,852,078 |
| Wayside Lyndale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 1999-09-14 | £3,907,595 |
| Wayside Lyndale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £859,000 | 1997-09-16 | £4,435,820 |
NW2 2NY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,098 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 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 4,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,048 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 | 4,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,376 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 | 873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School for Girls Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Grill | 667 Finchley Road, London | 305 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 345 yd | |
| 1st Cafe / Karoon | 565 Finchley Road | 407 yd | |
| SACRO DOUGH PIZZA | 559 Finchley Road | 420 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 530 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 703 yd | |
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 993 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 350 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei | 94 Fortune Green Road | 574 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 482 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 667 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 491 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.