The Approach is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2HS 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 The Approach, London, NW4 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2HT, NW4 2HR, NW4 2HX, NW4 2LL, NW4 2LJ, NW4 2EE, NW4 2ES, NW4 2HD, NW4 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 2HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW4 2HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 26.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 56% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 60.9% | 64.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 21.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 16.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 46.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 76.5% | 79.7% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 59% | 61% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 18.5% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 13% | -9.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 61.3% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 22.4% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 2.3% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 9.6% | 46.2% | -36.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 69.4% | 0.5% | 68.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Approach was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Approach has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Approach, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-10-16 | £817,391 |
| 6 The Approach, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2017-10-23 | £959,511 |
| 6 The Approach, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2014-05-27 | £1,043,117 |
| 6 The Approach, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1995-05-12 | £1,005,319 |
NW4 2HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Primary School Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,201 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 | 108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 | 4,955 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 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Grill House | 86 Brent Street, London | 131 yd | |
| Bagels Bar | 84 Brent Street, London | 131 yd | |
| Hendon Park Cafe | Hendon Park, Queens Road, London | 135 yd | |
| White Fish | 10 Bell Lane, London | 234 yd | |
| Sushi Haven Hendon | 57 Brent Street, London | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 729 yd | |
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 859 yd | |
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 880 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 938 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 283 yd | |
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 322 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 357 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 363 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 89 Brent Street, London | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 217 yd | |
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 289 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 369 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 740 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 280 yd | |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 355 yd | |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 878 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.