The Ridgeway is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 1EL is located in the Mill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 1NR, NW7 1RH, NW7 1EN, NW7 1ES, NW7 1EG, NW7 1EW, NW7 1EF, NW7 1EZ, NW7 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW7 1EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32.5% | 41% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 47.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 54.1% | 60.4% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 53.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.7% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.9% | 64.1% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 75.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 75.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 3.6% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 23.9% | 0.5% | 23.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 16th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 379th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Rosary Manor The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-03-14 | £661,557 |
| Flat 11 Rosary Manor The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,245,000 | 2024-07-11 | £1,187,832 |
| Flat 6 Rosary Manor The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2024-04-29 | £1,837,826 |
| Flat 8 Rosary Manor The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,653,750 | 2023-06-20 | £2,557,996 |
| Flat 7 Rosary Manor The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2023-06-14 | £1,421,778 |
NW7 1EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
NW7 1EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 NW7 1EL 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1QU | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,579 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 | 3,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Childrens Farm | Belmont Farm, The Ridgeway | 812 yd | |
| Marshalls Dining | Marshall Estate, Hammers Lane, London | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, The Ridgeway, London | 458 yd | |
| Camden Playing Fields Sports And Social Club | Old Camdenians Football Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 634 yd | |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club | The Mill Hill Cricket Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 634 yd | |
| Three Hammers Public House | Three Hammers, Hammers Lane, London | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry Days | 3 Salcombe Gardens, London | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincents Rc Primary School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 88 yd |
| The Mount - Mill Hill International MILESPIT HILL | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Mill Hill School Sports Centre THE RIDGEWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Old Camdenians Sports & Social Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Bittacy Hill Park BITTACY CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School The Ridgeway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.