Cricklewood Broadway is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 3ED is located in the Cricklewood 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 Broadway, London, NW2 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1EX, NW2 1EY, NW2 1ET, NW2 3HT, NW2 3EB, NW2 6DQ, NW2 3HY, NW2 3AA, NW2 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 3ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 54.6% | 43.9% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 42.5% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.5% | 46.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 40.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 16.8% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 18.4% | 5.7% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 27.3% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 25.7% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 9% | 0.5% | -8.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 44.9% | 34.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, just 25.1% 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% | 25.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -58.1% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 22.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 6.7% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 33.5% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 27.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.3% 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 | 34.3% | 25.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -58.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 37.3% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 27.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.5% | 11.1% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 11.1% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklewood Broadway was 419.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 281.4% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklewood Broadway has the 9th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2023-11-17 | £239,522 |
| 160A Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-09-29 | £384,504 |
| 142 - 146 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,265,065 | 2022-07-21 | £19,062,209 |
| 160 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2006-07-06 | £270,792 |
NW2 3ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,621 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 | 3,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Primary School Anson Road , NW2 4AB | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,036 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 | 4,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,361 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 | 4,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry House School 7 Minster , NW2 3SD | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brondesbury College London 8 Brondesbury Park , NW6 7BT | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 18 Kidderpore Gardens , NW3 7SR | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopan Kabab | 20 Cricklewood Lane, London | 45 yd | |
| Costa | 173 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 72 yd | |
| Pedros Cafe | 191 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 72 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 192 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 82 yd | |
| Burger King | 139 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 70 yd | |
| McGoverns | 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 93 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 95 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 234 yd | |
| The Beaten Docket | 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 158 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 10 yd | |
| Sams Chicken | 14 Cricklewood Lane, London | 45 yd | |
| Nakhon Thai Kitchen | 182 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 82 yd | |
| Peri Peri Grill | 186 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 82 yd | |
| Cake Box Cricklewood LTD | 184 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 154 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 5 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Cricklewood Lane, London | 70 yd | |
| Capital Food | 189 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 72 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 195 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 126 yd | |
| Millennium Food & Wine | 211 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 154 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Clayton Crown Hotel London CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Hampstead School WESTBERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Brondesbury Sports Club 5A 5A HARMAN DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| University College School Playing Fields UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND FARM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 864 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.