Malcolm Crescent is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 4PL 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 Malcolm Crescent, London, NW4 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 4PE, NW4 4PJ, NW4 4PD, NW4 4PQ, NW4 4HL, NW4 4PH, NW4 4PW, NW4 4NY, NW4 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 4PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 53.8% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 46.2% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 39.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.9% | 53.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 46% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 18.6% | 3.8% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 6.4% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 51.5% | 57.3% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 42.3% | 36.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 26% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 18.7% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.8% 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 | 41% | 36.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 31.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 7% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 11% | 0.5% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Crescent was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malcolm Crescent has the 19th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 416th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Malcolm Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-12-21 | £307,372 |
| 47 Malcolm Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-06-30 | £308,048 |
| 37 Malcolm Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-11-13 | £318,571 |
| 35 Malcolm Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-01-22 | £352,105 |
| 53 Malcolm Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-10-16 | £331,286 |
NW4 4PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW4 4PL 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,189 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 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3UB | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | - not rated | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | - not rated | 816 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 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 1,722 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 | 4,342 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 | 2,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,696 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 | 1,429 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 | 1,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,342 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 | 274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Vibes | Unit 1,270 West Hendon Broadway | 445 yd | |
| Big Eat German Doner | 238 West Hendon Broadway, London | 475 yd | |
| Paro's Italian Food | 244 West Hendon Broadway, London | 475 yd | |
| Zaza Artisan Cafe | 240 West Hendon Broadway, London | 496 yd | |
| MINAS MINI DESSERTS | 232 West Hendon Broadway | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 701 yd | |
| The Arena Club | 17 Central Circus, London | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai House | 263 West Hendon Broadway, London | 456 yd | |
| Stars Pizza | 259 West Hendon Broadway, London | 460 yd | |
| Four In One | 266 West Hendon Broadway, London | 475 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 188 West Hendon Broadway, London | 593 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | 198 West Hendon Broadway, London | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road, London | 557 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 657 yd | |
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hendon) HENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.