Watford Way is in London and in Barnet district. NW4 4SL is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watford Way, London, NW4 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW4 4UA, NW4 4UB, NW4 4JE, NW4 4SR, NW4 4JL, NW4 4JB, NW4 4JG, NW4 4UJ, NW4 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW4 4SL is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 45.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 4SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 46.5% | 46.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 50.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 34.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 19.9% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 45% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.1% 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 | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 49% | 42.1% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -39.3% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 41.7% | 36% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 25.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 12.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 20.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.9% 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 | 40.3% | 36% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 33.9% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 7.2% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watford Way was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watford Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 110th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Watford Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-02-04 | £511,832 |
| 235 Watford Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-08-27 | £458,414 |
| 215 Watford Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-25 | £520,487 |
| 219 Watford Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2018-08-23 | £403,727 |
| 219 Watford Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-11-16 | £401,198 |
NW4 4SL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4SL 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kisharon College 54 Parson Street , Hendon NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 1,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soor Lebanese | 266 Watford Way, London | 204 yd | |
| Building Cafe (Redrow Colindale Gardens) | Development Site Formerly Part Of Peel Centre, Aerodrome Road, London | 435 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - LIBRARY BUILDING | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX.BUILDING GREGGS | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - QUADRANGLE BUILDING COSTA | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 635 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 635 yd | |
| The Claddagh Ring | The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, London | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gupta's Indian Sweets & Savouries | 262 Watford Way, London | 204 yd | |
| Jinli Express Colindale | 68 Greyhound Hill, London | 205 yd | |
| Subway | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| Made In MDX | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 585 yd | |
| Farnado Pizzeria | Sutton Parade, Church Road, London | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 422 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Mill Hill) 1A 1A HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Sunnyhill Park Watford Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E High School (Closed) Downage | 921 yd | |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 939 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| St. Marys & St. Johns C Of E Primary School PROTHERO GARDENS | grass pitches | 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.2% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.