Sydney Grove is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2EJ 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 Sydney Grove, London, NW4 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2EH, NW4 2TD, NW4 2TA, NW4 2SY, NW4 2TL, NW4 2TH, NW4 2TB, NW4 2DJ, NW4 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 48.8% | 42% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 46.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54.6% | 62.7% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 52% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 21.1% | 3% | -18.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 68.2% | 72.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 38.7% | 48.1% | 9.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 30% | 30.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 24.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 11.7% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% 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 | 37.6% | 47.8% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.8% | 16.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 6.6% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 13.3% | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 39.4% | 0.5% | 38.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Grove was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydney Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 256th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-07-11 | £959,794 |
| 41 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-04-28 | £936,765 |
| 31 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-09-30 | £680,850 |
| Ground Floor Flat 25 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-02-01 | £401,004 |
| First Floor Flat 25 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-06-28 | £428,324 |
NW4 2EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2EJ 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Primary School Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,314 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 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 106 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Haven Hendon | 57 Brent Street, London | 282 yd | |
| White House Express & Deli | 63 Brent Street, London | 282 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Central Circus, London | 308 yd | |
| Amaretto Restaurante & Pizzeria | 17 Central Circus, London | 308 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Central Circus, London | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 308 yd | |
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 446 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 705 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 727 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 282 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 327 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 89 Brent Street, London | 327 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 333 yd | |
| Global Kebab House | 10 Watford Way, London | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 314 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 320 yd | |
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 370 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 400 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 646 yd | |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 720 yd | |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 762 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.