The Ridgeway is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 1QX 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 1QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 1QY, NW7 1QL, NW7 1RD, NW7 1QU, NW7 2RT, NW7 2RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW7 1QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.5% | 53.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 1QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.8% | 45.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 37.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 54.2% | 47.4% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 37.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 21.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 34% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 10.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.7% | 62.3% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 72.1% | 64.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 20.7% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 64.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 18.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 27.5% | 0.5% | 27.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridgeway has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 305th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,155,000 | 2021-06-30 | £3,430,926 |
| Kings Head The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,430,000 | 2018-05-03 | £2,810,710 |
| Rosebank Farm The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 1996-08-29 | £2,972,682 |
NW7 1QX 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 1QX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 147 |
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1QU | 4out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 29 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Dining | Marshall Estate, Hammers Lane, London | 474 yd | |
| Belmont Childrens Farm | Belmont Farm, The Ridgeway | 550 yd | |
| Mill Hill Park Cafe | Mill Hill Park, Wise Lane, London | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Hammers Public House | Three Hammers, Hammers Lane, London | 494 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, The Ridgeway, London | 847 yd | |
| Camden Playing Fields Sports And Social Club | Old Camdenians Football Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 935 yd | |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club | The Mill Hill Cricket Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill School Sports Centre THE RIDGEWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 130 yd |
| St. Vincents Rc Primary School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| The Mount - Mill Hill International MILESPIT HILL | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School The Ridgeway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Mill Hill Park Daws Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.