Southbourne Crescent is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2JY 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 Southbourne Crescent, London, NW4 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2LB, NW4 2LA, NW4 2JX, N3 3EY, NW4 2JT, NW11 9JU, NW11 9JX, NW11 9JY, NW4 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 2JY is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 2JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 35.2% | 35.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 58.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 56.2% | 67.3% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 21.4% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -12.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 47.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12% | 6.5% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 56.2% | 62.5% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 16.0% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 64.4% | 69.1% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 13.6% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 69.4% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 18.9% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.5% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 9.1% | 46.2% | -37.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 59.8% | 0.5% | 59.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbourne Crescent was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Southbourne Crescent has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 459th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Southbourne Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2024-05-13 | £962,261 |
| 30 Southbourne Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-04-26 | £911,296 |
| 30 Southbourne Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2022-09-26 | £853,572 |
| 26 Southbourne Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £873,000 | 2021-06-30 | £921,500 |
| 8 Southbourne Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2021-01-27 | £1,182,391 |
NW4 2JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW4 2JY 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 | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,226 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 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Primary School Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way , NW11 6XU | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 4,199 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 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavash | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 690 yd | |
| The Salt Beef Bar | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 690 yd | |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 690 yd | |
| The Dumpling House | 4A Ashbourne Parade, Finchley Road, London | 731 yd | |
| One Ashbourne | Ashbourne Parade, Finchley Road, London | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 850 yd | |
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 850 yd | |
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 892 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 892 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 817 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 834 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 848 yd | |
| Waitrose | Temple Fortune Parade, Finchley Road, London | 955 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 820 Finchley Road, London | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 489 yd | |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 538 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Hasmonean Boys School HOLDERS HILL ROAD | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.