Cricklewood Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 2QE 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 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 2QD, NW2 2TF, NW2 2PY, NW2 2TQ, NW2 2QG, NW2 2PX, NW2 2JG, NW2 2JH, NW2 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW2 2QE, 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 | 50.3% | 52.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.2% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 38.3% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 60.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.3% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 70.8% | 63.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 58.1% | 49.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 17.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 56.4% | 49.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 28.9% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 4% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 16.3% | 0.5% | 15.8% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklewood Lane was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cricklewood Lane has the 79th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 316 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-04-30 | £441,890 |
| Flat A 316 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2018-10-19 | £509,232 |
| First Floor Flat 316 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-12-14 | £495,753 |
| Flat 3 318 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2014-12-04 | £356,668 |
| Ground Floor Flat 316 Cricklewood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2013-08-02 | £552,055 |
NW2 2QE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 2QE 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,090 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 | 4,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,194 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 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School 41a Dunstan Road , NW11 8AE | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School 12 Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 817 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 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 3,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 1,389 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 | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golders Hill School 678-680 Finchley Road , Golders Green NW11 7NP | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Alfred School 149 North End Road , NW11 7HY | - not rated | 1,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jels Cafe | 370 Cricklewood Lane, London | 248 yd | |
| Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 372 Cricklewood Lane, London | 248 yd | |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas | 675 Finchley Road, London | 279 yd | |
| Giacomo's Restaurant | 428 Finchley Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Happy Villa | 432 Finchley Road, London | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower Club | University College School Sports Ground, Ranulf Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club | Brondesbury Cricket Tennis And Squash Club, 5 Harman Drive, London | 615 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emparo Pizza Limited | 358 Cricklewood Lane, London | 248 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 362 Cricklewood Lane, London | 248 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 388 Finchley Road, London | 320 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 538 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei | 94 Fortune Green Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 621 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 612 Finchley Road, London | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill Park Nant Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 964 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.