Vivian Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3XG 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 Vivian Avenue, London, NW4 3XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3XE, NW4 3XZ, NW4 3XH, NW4 3XD, NW4 3EH, NW4 3XJ, NW4 3EL, NW4 3EG, NW4 3RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 3XG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 60.6% | 51.2% | -9.4% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 40.4% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 54.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 13.8% | 6.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 45.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 19.2% | 5.6% | -13.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 56.7% | 62.1% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 26.6% 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 | 36% | 26.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -56.6% |
| European Union | 29.7% | 42.6% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 36.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 14.7% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 35.2% | 26.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -56.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 31% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 16.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.3% | 76.7% | -33.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vivian Avenue was 167.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vivian Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 144th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 72 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-12-12 | £501,390 |
| Flat 2 72 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-12-12 | £487,463 |
| Flat 3 72 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-12 | £371,400 |
| Flat 4 72 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-12 | £371,400 |
| Flat 5 72 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-12 | £431,753 |
NW4 3XG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3XG 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 3XG 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,241 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,674 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 | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Restaurant | 60 Vivian Avenue, London | 102 yd | |
| Toscana | 32 Vivian Avenue, London | 186 yd | |
| 01 Cafe Bar And Lounge | 28 Vivian Avenue, London | 190 yd | |
| Mama Calabar Restaurant | 38 Vivian Avenue, London | 190 yd | |
| Prizreni Café | 23 Vivian Avenue, London | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 272 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 391 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 910 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 910 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 13 Watford Way, London | 302 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Central Circus, London | 314 yd | |
| Global Kebab House | 10 Watford Way, London | 351 yd | |
| Four In One | 266 West Hendon Broadway, London | 802 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 188 West Hendon Broadway, London | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 102 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 226 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 380 yd | |
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 821 yd | |
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.