Foscote Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3SD 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 Foscote Road, London, NW4 3SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3SE, NW4 3AR, NW4 3DT, NW4 3DY, NW4 3RX, NW4 3DU, NW4 3RS, NW4 3DX, NW4 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 3SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 38.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 49.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 44.8% | 54.6% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 32.9% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 53.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 16.6% | 3.6% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 12.4% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 46.7% | 42.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 23.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.4% 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 | 46.4% | 42.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 28.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 10% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 21% | 0.5% | 20.5% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foscote Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Foscote Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 180th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Foscote Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,227,000 | 2023-08-14 | £1,172,412 |
| 40 Foscote Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,135,000 | 2022-11-11 | £1,067,239 |
| 28 Foscote Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £705,968 | 2022-05-17 | £684,246 |
| 32 Foscote Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2022-03-24 | £1,041,848 |
| 48 Foscote Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,780,000 | 2021-05-27 | £1,965,070 |
NW4 3SD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prizreni Café | 23 Vivian Avenue, London | 261 yd | |
| Atariya Sushi Hendon | 31 Vivian Avenue, London | 261 yd | |
| 805 Restaurant | 60 Vivian Avenue, London | 270 yd | |
| 01 Cafe Bar And Lounge | 28 Vivian Avenue, London | 296 yd | |
| Mama Calabar Restaurant | 38 Vivian Avenue, London | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 307 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Central Circus, London | 373 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Watford Way, London | 393 yd | |
| Global Kebab House | 10 Watford Way, London | 448 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 683 yd | |
| The Pizza Authority | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 270 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 316 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 428 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 683 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 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 | 189.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.