Meadowgate Close, London, NW7 2LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW7 2LW 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%

Partnership Status

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 2LW 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%

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.

	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Meadowgate Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowgate Close 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.

Meadowgate Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in NW7 2LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meadowgate Close are based on 7 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 Meadowgate Close, London, NW7 2LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW7 2LW

Average Price
£972,602

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£972,602

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadowgate Close

Average Price
£941,926

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£941,926

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadowgate CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Meadowgate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£700,000	2023-02-03	£659,980
3 Meadowgate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£790,000	2021-11-04	£792,529
3 Meadowgate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£650,000	2016-03-24	£745,122
4 Meadowgate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£525,000	2010-03-10	£973,373
5 Meadowgate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property	£417,500	2003-04-17	£1,099,300

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW7 2LW

Employment

NW7 2LW 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	4,619 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	571 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL	3out of 4	642 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL	4out of 4	803 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft Primary School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF	3out of 4	863 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ	3out of 4	886 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU	- not rated	1,718 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN	- not rated	1,749 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL	3out of 4	1,779 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE	3out of 4	1,780 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	4,776 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE	3out of 4	3,234 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	3,273 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	122 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB	- not rated	862 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS	- not rated	1,372 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX	- not rated	1,389 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS	- not rated	1,507 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pizza People	40 The Broadway, London	77 yd
T.AMO Bubble Tea	42 The Broadway, London	84 yd
Bank Food And Drink	75 The Broadway, London	102 yd
BAW Pan Asian Cafe	81 The Broadway, London	102 yd
Kiyoto Sushi	67 The Broadway, London	102 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mill Hill Services Club	Mill Hill Services Club Ltd, 11 Hartley Avenue, London	196 yd
The Bridge Tavern	9 The Broadway, London	237 yd
Railway Tavern	Railway Tavern, 129 Hale Lane, London	1,018 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gourmet Grill	113 The Broadway, London	161 yd
Pizza Hut	111 The Broadway, London	161 yd
Domino's Pizza	127 The Broadway, London	220 yd
Cobans Grill	7 Station Road, London	227 yd
Shake Tastic	1 Hale Lane, London	390 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	43 The Broadway, London	148 yd
Tesco Express	59 The Broadway, London	148 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	3 The Broadway, London	237 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anytime Fitness (London Mill Hill) TITAN COURT TITAN COURT FLOWER LANE	health and fitness suite	134 yd
Mill Hill Park Daws Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	598 yd
Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY	grass pitches	728 yd
Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	810 yd
The Annunciation Rc Junior School THE MEADS	grass pitches	986 yd

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/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%

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

Overview of NW7 2LW