Bell Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2AP 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 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2JR, NW4 2JP, NW4 2AW, NW4 2AL, NW4 2SG, NW4 2JG, NW4 2AR, NW11 9JY, NW4 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 2AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 34.7% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.9%) 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% | 66.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 24.2% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 42.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 15% | 3.8% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 77.3% | 67.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 17.3% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 61% | 60.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 18% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 60.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 5.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 46.9% | 0.5% | 46.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £897,000 | 2023-07-04 | £857,561 |
| Flat 2 141 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-02-19 | £418,813 |
| Flat 3 141 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-02-19 | £544,457 |
| Flat 1 141 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-02-19 | £612,514 |
| 141 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-11-17 | £402,583 |
NW4 2AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
NW4 2AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW4 2AP 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,486 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 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Primary School Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,486 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 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 272 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 474 yd | |
| Senator Lounge | 11 Bell Lane, London | 474 yd | |
| White Fish | 10 Bell Lane, London | 497 yd | |
| BB Grill House | 86 Brent Street, London | 542 yd | |
| Bagels Bar | 84 Brent Street, London | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 512 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 561 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 566 yd | |
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 597 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 605 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 526 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 551 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 552 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 223 yd | |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 260 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 982 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.