Finchley Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2PL 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 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2TN, NW2 2PJ, NW2 2TP, NW2 2HP, NW2 2TJ, NW2 2HN, NW2 2PG, NW2 2PH, NW2 2TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 2PL, 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 2PL, 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 Finchley Road was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchley Road has the 75th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 350th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.
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 29 Moreland Court Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-12-17 | £365,457 |
| Flat 51 Moreland Court Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-26 | £389,990 |
| Flat 30 Moreland Court Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-12-08 | £575,906 |
| Flat 37 Moreland Court Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-06-19 | £409,665 |
| Flat 36 Moreland Court Finchley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-06 | £118,230 |
NW2 2PL 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 2PL 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 | 3,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,895 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 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,339 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 | 162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 923 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 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,884 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 | 4,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,127 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 | 4,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,313 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,303 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 | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 1,625 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 | 72 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Eko Cafe | 448 Finchley Road, London | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 750 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 111 yd | |
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 301 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 301 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei | 94 Fortune Green Road | 680 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 583 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 651 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Golders Hill Park WEST HEATH AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 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.