Bray Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 1SL is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bray Road, London, NW7 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 1FG, NW7 1FE, NW7 1FP, NW7 1FF, NW7 1FA, NW7 1FN, NW7 1FQ, NW7 1EP, NW7 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW7 1SL, 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 | 58% | 53.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 42% | 46.3% | 4.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 42% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 40.8% | 12.5% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 48.5% | 54.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 11.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 44.9% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 12% | 4% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 5.1% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 18.1% | 22.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 19.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 41.3% | 39% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 60.4% | 61% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 8.9% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 60.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 30.9% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 1.7% | -27.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bray Road was 200.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.3% higher than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Bray Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Bray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-10-24 | £497,180 |
| 139 Bray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-11 | £330,370 |
| 67 Bray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-03 | £298,251 |
| 53 Bray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-13 | £301,290 |
| 71 Bray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-24 | £293,718 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,347 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 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Junior School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dollis Primary School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2BU | - not rated | 1,066 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 | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,899 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 | 1,945 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 | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,006 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 | 2,738 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 | 2,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 627 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Milespit Hill , Mill Hill NW7 2RX | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School Winterstoke House , Wills Grove NW7 1QR | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gee Gee's Cafe | London Equestrian Centre, Lullington Garth, London | 784 yd | |
| Silver Service Cafe | 16 Bittacy Hill, London | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, The Ridgeway, London | 729 yd | |
| Finchley Golf Club | Nether Court, Frith Lane, London | 751 yd | |
| Hendon Golf Club | Hendon Golf Club, Ashley Walk, London | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 2 Langstone Way, London | 528 yd | |
| Day Of The Raj | 15 Bittacy Hill, London | 764 yd | |
| Mero's | 36 Bittacy Hill, London | 841 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | 2 Bittacy Hill, London | 841 yd | |
| Fry Days | 3 Salcombe Gardens, London | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 24 Royal Engineers Way, London | 335 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Langstone Way, London | 528 yd | |
| Thornfield Supermarket | Thornfield Parade, Holders Hill Road, London | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bittacy Hill Park BITTACY CLOSE | tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Millbrook Park C Of E Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 390 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Mill Hill) LANGSTONE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Finchley Golf Club FRITH LANE | golf | 752 yd |
| Frith Manor Primary School LULLINGTON GARTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Old Camdenians Sports & Social Club BURTONHOLE LANE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Hendon Golf Club ASHLEY WALK | golf | 984 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.