Hendon Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2PD 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 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2PE, NW2 2DB, NW2 2PB, NW2 2PG, NW2 2PH, NW2 2BY, NW2 2PA, NW2 2DA, NW3 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 2PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.1% | 52.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 32.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.7% | 49.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 63.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 15% | 3.4% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 3.7% | -7.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60.3% | 62.7% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 46.7% | 46.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 11% | 16.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 21.7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 45.4% | 46.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 29.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 5.6% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Way was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendon Way has the 77th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 528th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Vernon Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2026-01-26 | £353,021 |
| Flat 15 Vernon Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-06-20 | £703,485 |
| Flat 12A Vernon Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2021-12-15 | £380,977 |
| Flat 4 Vernon Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-12-03 | £398,378 |
| Flat 14 Vernon Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-10 | £342,010 |
NW2 2PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
NW2 2PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,692 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 | 3,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England School Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill NW2 2TH | - not rated | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury and Kilburn School Salusbury Road , NW6 6PE | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,908 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 | 4,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,096 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 | 612 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster Road , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapesbury School 228 Walm Lane , NW2 3BS | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 227 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 279 yd | |
| 1st Cafe / Karoon | 565 Finchley Road | 322 yd | |
| SACRO DOUGH PIZZA | 559 Finchley Road | 337 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 242 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 668 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 838 yd | |
| The Mill | 32 Mill Lane | 1,032 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 268 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 445 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 445 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei | 94 Fortune Green Road | 542 yd | |
| BASILICO | 515 Finchley Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 445 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 801 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 487 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.