Bell Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2AE 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 Bell Lane, London, NW4 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2BN, NW4 2SZ, NW4 2AS, NW4 2AG, NW4 2AN, NW4 2BP, NW4 2BT, NW4 2SB, NW4 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 44.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 58.7% | 63% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 6.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 46.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 20.7% | 6.2% | -14.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.1% | 74.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 13.5% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 41.3% | 45.6% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 30.5% | 39.5% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 33.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 7.8% | -11.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.6% 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 | 40.3% | 45.6% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.7% | 15.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 4.4% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 12.2% | 0.9% | 11.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 35.8% | 0.5% | 35.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 485th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-08-16 | £762,334 |
| 142 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-08-16 | £765,609 |
| 94 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £716,400 | 2022-09-28 | £671,402 |
| 58 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £762,000 | 2022-06-27 | £727,188 |
| 74 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £752,500 | 2021-06-09 | £783,333 |
NW4 2AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 2AE 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 3,738 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 | 184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Primary School Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,339 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 | 4,776 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 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 56 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Cafe | 7 Bell Lane, London | 156 yd | |
| Senator Lounge | 11 Bell Lane, London | 156 yd | |
| White Fish | 10 Bell Lane, London | 174 yd | |
| YIRAN She | 8 Sentinel Square, London | 245 yd | |
| BB Grill House | 86 Brent Street, London | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 809 yd | |
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 819 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 854 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 938 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 241 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 252 yd | |
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 274 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 288 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 204 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 233 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 245 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 730 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 114 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 260 yd | |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 810 yd | |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.