Sturgess Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3TY 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 Sturgess Avenue, London, NW4 3TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3TX, NW4 3TU, NW4 3TT, NW4 3UJ, NW4 3JD, NW4 3PS, NW4 3UL, NW4 3JB, NW4 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 3TY 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 3TY, 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 Sturgess Avenue was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sturgess Avenue has the 34th lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Sturgess Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-08 | £469,484 |
| 123 Sturgess Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-10-30 | £493,229 |
| 121 Sturgess Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2004-06-15 | £578,897 |
| 105 Sturgess Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1998-07-31 | £531,738 |
| 105 Sturgess Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1997-07-01 | £441,149 |
NW4 3TY 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 3TY 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 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,464 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 | 109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3UB | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Infant School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,382 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 | 1,940 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 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,017 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 | 389 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food | 182 West Hendon Broadway | 459 yd | |
| Kabul Kebab | 145 West Hendon Broadway, London | 481 yd | |
| Baba Wali LTD | 141 West Hendon Broadway, London | 481 yd | |
| Dorom Turkish Grill | O'Hanlons, 210 West Hendon Broadway, London | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 863 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 982 yd | |
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River | 166 West Hendon Broadway, London | 387 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 168 West Hendon Broadway, London | 387 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 188 West Hendon Broadway, London | 509 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | 198 West Hendon Broadway, London | 509 yd | |
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 481 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 604 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 604 yd | |
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.