Wilkinson Close is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 6GR is located in the Cricklewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilkinson Close, London, NW2 6GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 6GQ, NW2 6GN, NW2 6GP, NW2 6JS, NW2 6LB, NW2 6HL, NW2 6JT, NW2 6JR, NW2 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 6GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 50.2% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 41.8% | 49.8% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 41.5% | 43.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 41.6% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 5.8% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 46.7% | 56.7% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28.9% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 24.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 7.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 43.4% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.2% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 43.6% | 36.6% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, just 40.2% 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 | 58.7% | 40.2% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 22.2% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 55.4% | 40.3% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 27.9% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 16.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 3.3% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.4% | 6.5% | 29.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilkinson Close was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wilkinson Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 121st highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Sanderson Building, 3 Wilkinson Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2024-07-31 | £366,367 |
| Flat 8 Sanderson Building, 3 Wilkinson Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2021-03-30 | £102,281 |
| Flat 31 Sanderson Building, 3 Wilkinson Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £215,958 | 2017-12-19 | £211,879 |
| Flat 12 Sanderson Building, 3 Wilkinson Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £358,795 | 2017-12-19 | £352,018 |
| Flat 26 Sanderson Building, 3 Wilkinson Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £215,312 | 2017-12-19 | £211,245 |
NW2 6GR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 6GR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,364 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 | 3,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 2,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 293 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 293 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 293 yd | |
| Wing Tai Restaurant | Unit 2, Wing Yip Business Centre | 506 yd | |
| Reindeer Cafe | Unit 3, Wing Yip Business Centre | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 293 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 920 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 239 yd | |
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 549 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 1C Humber Road, London | 553 yd | |
| Megabites | 9A Oxgate Court Parade, Coles Green Road | 834 yd | |
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 129 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 327 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 438 yd | |
| Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen | Unit 1, Wing Yip Business Centre | 506 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 983 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.