Bell Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2AR 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 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2AW, NW4 2SG, NW4 2SA, NW4 2JR, NW4 2AN, NW4 2AS, NW4 2SH, NW4 2SB, NW4 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 2AR 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 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 445th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £847,000 | 2026-02-16 | £847,000 |
| 119 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £692,500 | 2025-05-06 | £667,590 |
| Flat 3 101 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-31 | £317,238 |
| 101A Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-06 | £237,929 |
| Flat 1 97 Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-08 | £292,160 |
NW4 2AR 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 2AR 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 2AR 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 | 3,553 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 | - not rated | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens Bell Lane Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon | - not rated | 396 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 | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 305 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,810 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 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 251 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov 27 Green Lane , London NW4 2NL | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 343 yd | |
| Senator Lounge | 11 Bell Lane, London | 343 yd | |
| White Fish | 10 Bell Lane, London | 367 yd | |
| YIRAN She | 8 Sentinel Square, London | 422 yd | |
| BB Grill House | 86 Brent Street, London | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 638 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 950 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 1,042 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 1,069 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 430 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 435 yd | |
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 467 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 474 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 422 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 423 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 871 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 136 yd | |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 190 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 893 yd | |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 996 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 | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.