Overview of NW4 2EJ

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%51.6%0.2% 51.0% 0.6%
Male48.6%48.4%-0.2% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.8%42%-6.8% 37.9% 4.1%
Married: Opposite sex40.5%46.6%6.1% 44.2% 2.4%
Separated0.8%1.1%0.3% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced4.4%6.5%2.1% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed5.5%3.8%-1.7% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.6%62.7%8.1% 48.4% 14.3%
Good health33.6%28.2%-5.4% 33.6% -5.4%
Fair health8.8%6.1%-2.7% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health2.1%2.1%0.0% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.9%0.8%-0.1% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.7%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 Levels8.5%8.7%0.2% 13.4% -4.7%
Apprenticeship0.8%2.4%1.6% 5.3% -2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%14.9%4.2% 16.9% -2.0%
Degree or Similar39.7%52%12.3% 33.8% 18.2%
Other21.1%3%-18.1% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0%-1.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese4.6%1.7%-2.9% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian6.5%1.9%-4.6% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani0.9%0.8%-0.1% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian3.9%6.1%2.2% 1.6% 4.5%
Black African4.1%2.1%-2.0% 2.5% -0.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.4%-0.3% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.6%-0.8% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.2%0.4%0.2% 0.8% -0.4%
White68.2%72.6%4.4% 81.4% -8.8%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0.5%1.3%0.8% 0.6% 0.7%
Other6.7%10.9%4.2% 1.6% 9.3%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom38.7%48.1%9.4% 83.2% -35.1%
European Union30%30.4%0.4% 6.1% 24.3%
Rest of Europe1.8%4%2.2% 0.8% 3.2%
Africa6.9%3.4%-3.5% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia19.1%11.7%-7.4% 5.6% 6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.2%2.3%-0.9% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK37.6%47.8%10.2% 83.2% -35.4%
10+ Years15.2%18.4%3.2% 9.8% 8.6%
5-10 Years16.8%16.1%-0.7% 2.9% 13.2%
2-5 Years12%11.2%-0.8% 2.2% 9.0%
Less than 2 years18.4%6.6%-11.8% 1.9% 4.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.4% 76.7% -19.3%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy3.4% 0.6% 2.8%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland3.4% 1.3% 2.1%
Romania13.3% 0.9% 12.4%
Other EU countries9.7% 1.5% 8.2%
Other Europe1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
South-East Asia2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held0.6% 13.5% -12.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion10.4% 37.2% -26.8%
Christian34.7% 46.2% -11.5%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Jewish39.4% 0.5% 38.9%
Muslim6% 6.5% -0.5%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Sydney Grove Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NW4 2EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sydney Grove are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sydney Grove, London, NW4 2EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW4 2EJ

Average Price
£783,791
Semi-Detached
£908,732
Terraced
£1,212,781
Detached
£1,098,176
Flats/Maisonettes
£385,234
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sydney Grove

Average Price
£714,810
Semi-Detached
£845,014
Terraced
£1,066,396
Detached
£1,097,015
Flats/Maisonettes
£347,811
Other
£22,983

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sydney GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
47 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,000,0002023-07-11 £959,794
41 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£975,0002022-04-28 £936,765
31 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£675,0002021-09-30 £680,850
Ground Floor Flat 25 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£395,0002021-02-01 £401,004
First Floor Flat 25 Sydney Grove, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£410,0002019-06-28 £428,324
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW4 2EJ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee127
Self-Employed68
Student (economically inactive)46
Part-Time Employee29
Unemployed22
Looking after home or family19
Retired18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)17
Other13
Long-Term Sick or disabled9

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities40
Construction31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Education20
Administrative and support service activities20
Information and communication19
Financial and insurance activities16
Other15
Human health and social work activities13
Real estate activities11
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi Haven Hendon57 Brent Street, London282 yd
White House Express & Deli63 Brent Street, London282 yd
Costa Coffee14 Central Circus, London308 yd
Amaretto Restaurante & Pizzeria17 Central Circus, London308 yd
Costa Coffee12 Central Circus, London321 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Arena Club17 Central Circus, London308 yd
The Bodhran PH3 Vivian Avenue, London446 yd
The Claddagh RingThe Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London705 yd
Fitness Pod At Middlesex UniversityMiddlesex University, The Burroughs, London727 yd
CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BARMiddlesex University, The Burroughs, London727 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizaza53 Brent Street, London282 yd
Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza85 Brent Street, London327 yd
Peri Peri Original89 Brent Street, London327 yd
Teddy Bear Bubble Tea93 Brent Street, London333 yd
Global Kebab House10 Watford Way, London333 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tapuach / Sushi Fix108 Brent Street, London314 yd
NISA LOCAL11 Central Circus, London320 yd
Hyper Food Centre3 Bell Lane, London370 yd
Tesco Metro10 Sentinel Square, London400 yd
Evo Supermart Ltd20 Vivian Avenue, London468 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School
PROTHERO GARDENS
grass pitches285 yd
Nuffield Health (Hendon)
HENDON WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool338 yd
Hendon Park
Queens Road
grass pitches, tennis courts361 yd
East West Studios (Closed)
9-11 9-11 Watford Way
health and fitness suite384 yd
Mr Fitta Health Club
SENTINEL SQUARE
health and fitness suite407 yd
Hendon School
GOLDERS RISE
grass pitches441 yd
Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed)
Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road
health and fitness suite476 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 courts762 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed58.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed96.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.