Shirehall Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3RG 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 Shirehall Lane, London, NW4 3RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 2QU, NW11 9JB, NW4 2QX, NW4 3RD, NW4 2PU, NW2 1JR, NW4 2PT, NW4 3RE, NW2 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 3RG is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 55.1% | 46.7% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 53.3% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW4 3RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 39.5% | 45.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 37.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 37% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 11.4% | 24.3% | 12.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 38.2% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 21% | 3.7% | -17.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 58.9% | 51.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 33.3% 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 | 40.8% | 33.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 24.6% | 29.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 23.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 24.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.5% 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 | 40.8% | 33.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 28.5% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 13.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 10.1% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Jewish | 13.4% | 0.5% | 12.9% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirehall Lane was 230.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.9% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shirehall Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 227.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 36 Clive Lodge Shirehall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-13 | £310,696 |
| Flat 35 Clive Lodge Shirehall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,575 | 2022-09-28 | £295,950 |
| Flat 11 Clive Lodge Shirehall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-28 | £236,111 |
| Flat 41 Clive Lodge Shirehall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-03-15 | £245,952 |
| Flat 46 Clive Lodge Shirehall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2021-02-16 | £271,566 |
NW4 3RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3RG 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Danescroft Avenue , London NW4 2NB | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School 27 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2NL | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd | |
| Chopstix | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd | |
| Monkey & Me | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 115 CRAWFORD STREET | 482 yd | |
| Il Cortile | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd | |
| Roni's Bakery | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 926 yd | |
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Cupcakes | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 482 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 547 yd | |
| The Pizza Authority | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 547 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, Tilling Road, London | 493 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 547 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 547 yd | |
| Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London | 787 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Independant Jewish Day School YORK HOUSE YORK HOUSE GREEN LANE | 979 yd | |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Princes Park Oakfields Road | tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.