Albert Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 2SH 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 Albert Road, London, NW4 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2SG, NW4 2SA, NW4 2SB, NW4 2AR, NW4 2SD, NW4 2SE, NW4 2JR, NW4 2RT, NW4 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW4 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 49.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 38.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 47.9% | 59.5% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 28.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 18.1% | 7.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 40% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 19.9% | 3.1% | -16.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 57.3% | 66% | 8.7% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 48.4% | 52% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 26.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 11.1% | -9.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 52% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 24.3% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 1.7% | -18.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 15.1% | 0.9% | 14.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 23.5% | 0.5% | 23.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albert Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 213th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-05-24 | £765,302 |
| 39 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-09-02 | £590,105 |
| 21 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2022-07-28 | £805,957 |
| 35 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-11-30 | £606,403 |
| 11A Albert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-05-06 | £301,481 |
NW4 2SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 2SH 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,488 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 | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens Bell Lane Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon | - not rated | 317 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 | 356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 356 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,042 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 | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,495 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 | 4,886 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 | 959 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 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,624 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 | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov 27 Green Lane , London NW4 2NL | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Cafe | 7 Bell Lane, London | 350 yd | |
| Senator Lounge | 11 Bell Lane, London | 350 yd | |
| White Fish | 10 Bell Lane, London | 390 yd | |
| YIRAN She | 8 Sentinel Square, London | 415 yd | |
| Original Lahore | 148 Brent Street, London | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 671 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 902 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 1,014 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 1,014 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kioskcoffee | The Kiosk, Sentinel Square, London | 432 yd | |
| Mooboo | 120 Brent Street, London | 436 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 93 Brent Street, London | 475 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 479 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 89 Brent Street, London | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 405 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 10 Sentinel Square, London | 415 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 455 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 825 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 122 yd | |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 284 yd | |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| The Temple Fortune Club BRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 820 yd | |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.