Vivian Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 3YA 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 3YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 3JR, NW4 3YD, NW4 3JS, NW4 3JL, NW4 3UT, NW4 3UU, NW4 3XR, NW4 3XP, NW4 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW4 3YA 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 3YA, 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 159.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vivian Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hendon and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10 Vivian Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2018-05-18 | £952 |
NW4 3YA 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 3YA 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 3YA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Infant School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,946 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 | 1,046 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 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Albany College 21-24 Queen's Road , Hendon NW4 2TL | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT | - not rated | 850 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | 4 Vivian Avenue, London | 19 yd | |
| CafeGenic | 6 Central Circus, London | 35 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 9 Central Circus, London | 42 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 11 Watford Way, London | 46 yd | |
| Nika Restaurant | 3 Watford Way | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 46 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 114 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 833 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 833 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Central Circus, London | 36 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Watford Way, London | 46 yd | |
| Global Kebab House | 10 Watford Way, London | 100 yd | |
| Pizaza | 53 Brent Street, London | 699 yd | |
| Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza | 85 Brent Street, London | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 52 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | 11 Central Circus, London | 103 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 176 yd | |
| Tapuach / Sushi Fix | 108 Brent Street, London | 732 yd | |
| Hyper Food Centre | 3 Bell Lane, London | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 44 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 147 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Hendon Park Queens Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Mr Fitta Health Club SENTINEL SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Hendon School GOLDERS RISE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Nautilus Health Club Hendon (Closed) Spalding Hall Spalding Hall Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Bell Lane Primary School BELL LANE | 1,064 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.