Garrick Drive is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 1HL 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 Garrick Drive, London, NW4 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 1HG, NW4 1QY, NW4 1LS, NW4 1PB, NW4 1HF, NW4 1PD, NW4 1HD, NW4 1JN, NW4 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 1HL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 31.4% | 31.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 49% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48% | 58.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 57% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.4% | 66.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 66.7% | 66.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 66.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 21.3% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2.7% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 17.9% | 46.2% | -28.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 52.5% | 0.5% | 52.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrick Drive was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Garrick Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 212th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 3 Garrick Court Garrick Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-30 | £336,677 |
| Flat 1 Garrick Court Garrick Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-06-15 | £270,008 |
| Flat 6 Garrick Court Garrick Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2002-02-27 | £358,664 |
| Flat 3 Garrick Court Garrick Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1998-09-29 | £297,876 |
NW4 1HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1HL 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 | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,082 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 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Primary School Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,288 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 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisharon College 54 Parson Street , Hendon NW4 1TP | - not rated | 441 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 1,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Street Kitchen | 3-9 HEDDON STREET | 721 yd | |
| Saffron NW4 | 13 Finchley Lane | 726 yd | |
| Venezia | 11 Finchley Lane, London | 728 yd | |
| Cafe Vert | 25 Finchley Lane, London | 728 yd | |
| FARNADO PIZZERIA | 9 Sutton Parade, Church Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 847 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 847 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 877 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,040 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnado Pizzeria | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 753 yd | |
| Cuisine King | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 753 yd | |
| Walli's | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 753 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 753 yd | |
| Its Pizza Time | 83 Church Road, London | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 864 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 1,019 yd | |
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hasmonean Boys School HOLDERS HILL ROAD | 315 yd | |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 558 yd | |
| Sunnyhill Park Watford Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 986 yd | |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Allianz Park ALLIANZ PARK ALLIANZ PARK GREENLANDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.