Sanders Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 1BX is located in the Mill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanders Lane, London, NW7 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 1BD, NW7 1GJ, NW7 1HZ, NW7 1BJ, NW7 1GF, NW7 1BP, NW7 1HW, NW7 1BW, NW7 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW7 1BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 57% | 53.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 43% | 46.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 NW7 1BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 41% | 46.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 55.6% | 58% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 26.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 16.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 43.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 61.4% | 53.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, 63.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 63.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 64% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25.7% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 3.6% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanders Lane was 156.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% higher than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sanders Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 172nd highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sanders Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-12-04 | £319,273 |
| 31 Sanders Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-05-27 | £518,572 |
| 39 Sanders Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-28 | £534,304 |
| 33 Sanders Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-12-05 | £434,847 |
| 23 Sanders Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-11-15 | £300,367 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Junior School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,401 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 | 2,335 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 | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partingdale School The Paddocks , Frith Lane NW7 1PS | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Milespit Hill , Mill Hill NW7 2RX | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School Winterstoke House , Wills Grove NW7 1QR | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Service Cafe | 16 Bittacy Hill, London | 608 yd | |
| Cake Create | Holders Hill Parade, Holders Hill Road, London | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Golf Club | Hendon Golf Club, Ashley Walk, London | 557 yd | |
| Finchley Golf Club | Nether Court, Frith Lane, London | 863 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, The Ridgeway, London | 962 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague Soccer Centre, 31 Pursley Road, London | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 2 Langstone Way, London | 270 yd | |
| Day Of The Raj | 15 Bittacy Hill, London | 529 yd | |
| Mero's | 36 Bittacy Hill, London | 608 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | 2 Bittacy Hill, London | 608 yd | |
| Fry Days | 3 Salcombe Gardens, London | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 2 Langstone Way, London | 270 yd | |
| Co-op | 24 Royal Engineers Way, London | 281 yd | |
| Thornfield Supermarket | Thornfield Parade, Holders Hill Road, London | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Mill Hill) LANGSTONE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Bittacy Hill Park BITTACY CLOSE | tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Millbrook Park C Of E Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 462 yd |
| Hendon Golf Club ASHLEY WALK | golf | 634 yd |
| Finchley Golf Club FRITH LANE | golf | 860 yd |
| Metro Golf Centre METRO GOLF CLUB METRO GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONS WAY | golf | 901 yd |
| Christ'S College Finchley (Dollis Playing Fields) Lyndhurst Gardens | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Allianz Park ALLIANZ PARK ALLIANZ PARK GREENLANDS LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Powerleague (Mill Hill) PURSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.