Overview of NW7 2GA

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Marchant Close is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 2GA is located in the Edgware electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Marchant Close, London, NW7 2GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW7 2GD, NW7 2JS, NW7 2JT, NW7 2AB, NW7 2JP, NW7 2JR, NW7 2AD, NW7 2AA, NW7 2DQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW7 2GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53%50.2%-2.8% 51.0% -0.8%
Male47%49.8%2.8% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.1%39.8%4.7% 37.9% 1.9%
Married: Opposite sex50.8%44.9%-5.9% 44.2% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated1.7%4.9%3.2% 2.2% 2.7%
Divorced8.7%6.6%-2.1% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed3.7%3.4%-0.3% 6.1% -2.7%

Health

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 (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.1%58.2%7.1% 48.4% 9.8%
Good health32.7%31.3%-1.4% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health13.2%7.5%-5.7% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health1.8%2.9%1.1% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health1.1%0.2%-0.9% 1.2% -1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 2GA this area, 9.6% 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 65.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.4%9.6%1.2% 18.2% -8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.6%5.5%-4.1% 9.6% -4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.4%6.6%-3.8% 13.4% -6.8%
Apprenticeship1.1%1.9%0.8% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%8.3%-2.9% 16.9% -8.6%
Degree or Similar52.2%65.5%13.3% 33.8% 31.7%
Other7%2.6%-4.4% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese5.2%14.5%9.3% 0.7% 13.8%
Indian5.2%3.2%-2.0% 3.1% 0.1%
Pakistani0.7%3.2%2.5% 2.7% 0.5%
Other Asian4.1%5%0.9% 1.6% 3.4%
Black African5.5%6.6%1.1% 2.5% 4.1%
Black Caribbean0%1.6%1.6% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black0.5%1.4%0.9% 0.5% 0.9%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%2.5%2.0% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other2.3%1.1%-1.2% 0.8% 0.3%
White70.5%51.2%-19.3% 81.4% -30.2%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other4.3%6.9%2.6% 1.6% 5.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 59.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.8%59.7%-12.1% 83.2% -23.5%
European Union7%11.4%4.4% 6.1% 5.3%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.3%0.6% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa7.7%7.2%-0.5% 2.7% 4.5%
Middle East and Asia11.1%18.4%7.3% 5.6% 12.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%1.8%0.2% 1.3% 0.5%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.8%59.6%-10.2% 83.2% -23.6%
10+ Years1.6%27.9%26.3% 9.8% 18.1%
5-10 Years3.6%6.3%2.7% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years3.4%4.3%0.9% 2.2% 2.1%
Less than 2 years21.6%2%-19.6% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.4% 76.7% 1.7%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania2.5% 0.9% 1.6%
Other EU countries5.3% 1.5% 3.8%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Central Asia0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion20.9% 37.2% -16.3%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu2.7% 1.7% 1.0%
Jewish13.2% 0.5% 12.7%
Muslim12.7% 6.5% 6.2%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered8.2% 6.0% 2.2%

Safety

Is Marchant Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marchant Close was 135.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% higher than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Marchant Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 194th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,900
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NW7 2GA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marchant Close are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marchant Close, London, NW7 2GA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW7 2GA

Average Price
£439,124
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£439,124
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marchant Close

Average Price
£428,160
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£428,160
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marchant CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 12 Juliet Court, 1 Marchant Close, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£365,0002019-05-08 £387,372
Flat 7 Juliet Court, 1 Marchant Close, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£400,0002017-04-28 £386,364
Flat 7 Juliet Court, 1 Marchant Close, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£324,0002012-06-01 £472,605
Flat 12 Juliet Court, 1 Marchant Close, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£285,0002012-01-18 £428,416
Flat 4 Juliet Court, 1 Marchant Close, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£286,0002011-12-12 £435,521
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW7 2GA

Employment

NW7 2GA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 2GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee155
Retired75
Self-Employed66
Part-Time Employee47
Student (economically inactive)46
Other37
Looking after home or family22
Unemployed10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Education23
Other22
Financial and insurance activities21
Human health and social work activities20
Information and communication19
Construction13
Administrative and support service activities12
Accommodation and food service activities10
Manufacturing8
Transport and storage7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Real estate activities6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 4,810 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodcroft Primary School
Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF
3out of 4 485 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT
4out of 4 536 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orion Primary School
Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL
4out of 4 574 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Annunciation RC Junior School
The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ
3out of 4 592 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Deansbrook Junior School
Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED
3out of 4 799 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Copthall School
Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP
3out of 4 1,401 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saracens High School
Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN
- not rated 1,455 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE
3out of 4 1,563 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU
- not rated 1,639 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Mill Hill County High School
Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL
3out of 4 2,104 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 4,558 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 3,122 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 3,152 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Martin's School
22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG
- not rated 481 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 1,161 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Goodwyn School
Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB
- not rated 1,194 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Mill Hill School Foundation
The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS
- not rated 1,700 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ellern Mede School Limited
Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX
- not rated 1,771 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Har's CoffeeMill Hill Broadway Railway Station, Station Road, London223 yd
Pink Crepes5 Hale Lane, London253 yd
Numa8 The Broadway, London272 yd
Mani & Nick's20 The Broadway, London288 yd
Mill Hill Tandoori2 The Broadway, London288 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bridge Tavern9 The Broadway, London298 yd
Mill Hill Services ClubMill Hill Services Club Ltd, 11 Hartley Avenue, London560 yd
Railway TavernRailway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London956 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cobans Grill7 Station Road, London223 yd
Shake Tastic1 Hale Lane, London286 yd
Gourmet Grill113 The Broadway, London530 yd
Pizza Hut111 The Broadway, London530 yd
Domino's Pizza127 The Broadway, London591 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods3 The Broadway, London298 yd
Iceland43 The Broadway, London362 yd
Tesco Express59 The Broadway, London362 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Orion Primary School
GRAHAME PARK WAY
grass pitches447 yd
Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed)
Grahame Park Way
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts492 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Mill Hill)
TITAN COURT TITAN COURT FLOWER LANE
health and fitness suite515 yd
The Annunciation Rc Junior School
THE MEADS
grass pitches724 yd
Mill Hill Park
Daws Lane
grass pitches, tennis courts889 yd
Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre
WATLING AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite968 yd
Watling Park
Cressingham Road
grass pitches1,026 yd
Deansbrook Junior School
DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL DEANSBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL HALE DRIVE
grass pitches1,051 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed66.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.