The Ridgeway is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 1RJ 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 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 1AX, NW7 1RL, NW7 1AA, NW7 1AD, NW7 1AT, NW7 1RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW7 1RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW7 1RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 23.6% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 63.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91%) 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 | 55.9% | 61.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around NW7 1RJ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 55.9% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 70.9% | 66.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 72.9% | 68.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 68% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 23.2% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 19.7% | 0.5% | 19.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 321st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Wentworth Hall The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,455,000 | 2022-07-22 | £2,348,153 |
| 7 Wentworth Hall The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2019-11-18 | £896,023 |
| 6 Wentworth Hall The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2015-04-01 | £863,648 |
| 1 Wentworth Hall The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2009-07-24 | £1,089,270 |
| 8 Wentworth Hall The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2005-02-04 | £1,044,444 |
NW7 1RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Other | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 69 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,442 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 | 183 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 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 3,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,098 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 | 728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, The Ridgeway, London | 116 yd | |
| Camden Playing Fields Sports And Social Club | Old Camdenians Football Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 519 yd | |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club | The Mill Hill Cricket Club, Burtonhole Lane, London | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry Days | 3 Salcombe Gardens, London | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincents Rc Primary School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| The Mount - Mill Hill International MILESPIT HILL | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Old Camdenians Sports & Social Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Mill Hill Village Sports Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bittacy Hill Park BITTACY CLOSE | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Mill Hill School Sports Centre THE RIDGEWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 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 | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.