Riverside is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3TX 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 Riverside, London, NW4 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3TU, NW4 3TY, NW4 3UJ, NW4 3TT, NW4 3JD, NW4 3UL, NW4 3UH, NW4 3PS, NW4 3UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 3TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 41.4% | 42.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 42.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 49.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 31.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22% | 22.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 40.8% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 16.3% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 4.3% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 42.1% | 43.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 13.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 7.9% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 19.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 52.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 35.3% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 3.3% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 4.1% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Riverside has the 26th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 185th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Riverside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2019-12-05 | £519,938 |
| 4 Riverside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2015-01-16 | £469,368 |
| 24 Riverside, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-06-11 | £569,489 |
| 4 Riverside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-05-03 | £490,936 |
| 10 Riverside, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2002-07-05 | £489,819 |
NW4 3TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
NW4 3TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,787 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 | 145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,878 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 | 1,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge London Brent Cross | Denmark House, West Hendon Broadway, London | 360 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food | 182 West Hendon Broadway | 478 yd | |
| Kabul Kebab | 145 West Hendon Broadway, London | 497 yd | |
| Baba Wali LTD | 141 West Hendon Broadway, London | 497 yd | |
| Dorom Turkish Grill | O'Hanlons, 210 West Hendon Broadway, London | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 889 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 1,007 yd | |
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River | 166 West Hendon Broadway, London | 401 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 168 West Hendon Broadway, London | 401 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 188 West Hendon Broadway, London | 531 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | 198 West Hendon Broadway, London | 531 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 497 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 596 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 596 yd | |
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 212.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.