Layfield Crescent is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3UL 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 Layfield Crescent, London, NW4 3UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3UH, NW4 3UG, NW4 3UD, NW4 3UJ, NW4 3HN, NW4 3TU, NW4 3HW, NW4 3TX, NW4 3TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW4 3UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 35.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 47.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 49.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 26.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 36.4% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 13.7% | 7.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 11.2% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 47.8% | 39.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 54.9% | 49.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 20.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 17.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33% 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 33% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 5.5% | -22.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Layfield Crescent was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Layfield Crescent has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 182 local areas in Childs Hill and the 201st lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Layfield Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-06-20 | £528,782 |
| 16 Layfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-01-18 | £584,908 |
| 52 Layfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-04-04 | £597,120 |
| 16 Layfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-12-08 | £557,007 |
| 22 Layfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-07-21 | £545,792 |
NW4 3UL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW4 3UL 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,564 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 | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,429 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 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3UB | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Infant School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean Primary School 8-10 Shirehall Lane , Hendon NW4 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 879 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,647 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 | 4,563 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 | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,501 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 | 1,990 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 | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,563 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 | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge London Brent Cross | Denmark House, West Hendon Broadway, London | 386 yd | |
| Starbucks | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Leon Restaurant | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Hotel Chocolat | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Three Restaurant And Bar | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 899 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| The Pizza Authority | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| KFC | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London | 457 yd | |
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 656 yd | |
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 860 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.