Finchley Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 1BY is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 1TA, NW4 1DH, NW4 1SY, NW4 1TB, NW4 1DJ, NW4 2RR, NW4 2RX, NW4 1DG, NW4 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 1BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 NW4 1BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 46.2% | 43.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 46.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 55.9% | 61.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 23.6% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 14.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 17.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 46.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.9% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 74.3% | 64.4% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, 50.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 21.5% | 22.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 22.5% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 7.9% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 31.6% | 0.5% | 31.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Lane was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchley Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 51st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 4 57 Finchley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-22 | £302,528 |
| Flat 2 61A Finchley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-05-12 | £505,015 |
| Flat 3 79 Finchley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-10-16 | £320,405 |
| Flat 1 53 Finchley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-05-15 | £603,693 |
| Flat 2 53 Finchley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-15 | £289,773 |
NW4 1BY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW4 1BY 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary School Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Primary School Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon College 54 Parson Street , Hendon NW4 1TP | - not rated | 238 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron NW4 | 13 Finchley Lane | 317 yd | |
| Venezia | 11 Finchley Lane, London | 320 yd | |
| Cafe Vert | 25 Finchley Lane, London | 320 yd | |
| Sami's Restaurant | 157 Brent Street, London | 394 yd | |
| YIRAN She | 8 Sentinel Square, London | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 707 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 790 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 790 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 884 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Its Pizza Time | 83 Church Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 465 yd | |
| Farnado Pizzeria | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Cuisine King | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Walli's | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 439 yd | |
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 485 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 577 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 324 yd | |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 544 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 590 yd | |
| Hasmonean Boys School HOLDERS HILL ROAD | 791 yd | |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.