Hendon Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3LU is located in the West Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hendon Way, London, NW4 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3DG, NW4 3LH, NW4 3DE, NW4 3NH, NW4 3LN, NW4 3DH, NW4 3NL, NW4 3UU, NW4 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 3LU is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 51% | 45.2% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 49% | 54.8% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 3LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 30% | 55.7% | 25.7% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 34.7% | -25.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 52% | 57.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.8% | 18.4% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 39.2% | -7.9% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 15.8% | 3.7% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 23.3% | 3.8% | -19.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 14% | 14.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 39.5% | 48.9% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 14.5% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 12.9% |
In this area, just 22.7% 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 | 42.5% | 22.7% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -60.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 37.3% | 28.5% | 6.1% | 31.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 2.7% | -9.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.3% | 24.2% | -10.1% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% 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 | 41.3% | 22.7% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -60.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 24.6% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 23.5% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 20.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 13.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 15.8% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.7% | 76.7% | -44.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other EU countries | 14.4% | 1.5% | 12.9% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Way was 199.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hendon Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 105th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Kennyland Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-09-04 | £250,360 |
| Flat 16 Kennyland Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2023-05-12 | £382,500 |
| Flat 14 Kennyland Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2021-06-30 | £338,107 |
| Flat 4 Kennyland Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-09-09 | £409,378 |
| Flat 6 Kennyland Court Hendon Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-01-11 | £397,450 |
NW4 3LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3LU 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 | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,941 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamimichi Noodle Bar | 244 Hendon Way, London | 111 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | Queens Parade, Queens Road, London | 134 yd | |
| CafeGenic | 6 Central Circus, London | 182 yd | |
| Tirana | 4 Vivian Avenue, London | 188 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 9 Central Circus, London | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 154 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 212 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,014 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 1,014 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Central Circus, London | 189 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Watford Way, London | 228 yd | |
| Global Kebab House | 10 Watford Way, London | 263 yd | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 657 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 205 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 293 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 664 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.