Flower Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 2JB 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 Flower Lane, London, NW7 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW7 2LW, NW7 3TE, NW7 2JA, NW7 2JD, NW7 3BU, NW7 3LH, NW7 2JE, NW7 3TG, NW7 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW7 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 37.2% | 33.2% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 54.3% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 47.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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.
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 21.3% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 44.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 70.4% | 55.2% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 66.5% | 55.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 16.1% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 55.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 32.9% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 2.5% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 17.3% | 0.5% | 16.8% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flower Lane was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Mill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Flower Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mill Hill and the 200th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Flower Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-26 | £464,108 |
| 10B Flower Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-01-07 | £379,331 |
| 4 Flower Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-26 | £416,018 |
| 12A Flower Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-08-18 | £458,235 |
| 12A Flower Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2012-07-13 | £445,586 |
NW7 2JB 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Food And Drink | 75 The Broadway, London | 96 yd | |
| BAW Pan Asian Cafe | 81 The Broadway, London | 97 yd | |
| Kiyoto Sushi | 67 The Broadway, London | 97 yd | |
| The Pizza People | 40 The Broadway, London | 104 yd | |
| T.AMO Bubble Tea | 42 The Broadway, London | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Services Club | Mill Hill Services Club Ltd, 11 Hartley Avenue, London | 152 yd | |
| The Bridge Tavern | 9 The Broadway, London | 274 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Grill | 113 The Broadway, London | 129 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 111 The Broadway, London | 129 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 127 The Broadway, London | 184 yd | |
| Cobans Grill | 7 Station Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Shake Tastic | 1 Hale Lane, London | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 43 The Broadway, London | 176 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 The Broadway, London | 176 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 3 The Broadway, London | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Mill Hill) TITAN COURT TITAN COURT FLOWER LANE | health and fitness suite | 89 yd |
| Mill Hill Park Daws Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 848 yd |
| The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.