Hendon Wood Lane is in London and in Barnet district. NW7 4HR is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hendon Wood Lane, London, NW7 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW7 4HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 22.8% | 28.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 62.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 55.8% | 66.8% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 24.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 49.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 15% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.9% | 70% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 77.3% | 74.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 74.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.2% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 11.9% | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 27.2% | 0.5% | 26.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Wood Lane was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Edgwarebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendon Wood Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury and the 400th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Fennel Hendon Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2023-10-24 | £2,003,361 |
| 56 Hendon Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2021-10-06 | £1,985,294 |
| Telecommunications Site Old Cholmeleian Sports Ground Hendon Wood Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2017-08-10 | £37,959 |
| Shepherds Fennel Hendon Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2015-10-30 | £1,961,089 |
| Woodhill House Hendon Wood Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2015-10-23 | £2,053,016 |
NW7 4HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 4HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Real estate activities | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland School Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre The Fairway , NW7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 The Ridgeway , Mill Hill NW7 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Green Primary School Nicoll Way , WD6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,470 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 | 4,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 2,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Elizabethans Social Club | Old Elizabethans (Barnet) Memorial Playing Field, Mays Lane, Barnet | 681 yd | |
| The Gate Public House | The Gate, 195 Barnet Road, Barnet | 891 yd | |
| Hadley Football Club | Hadley Football Club, Brickfield Lane, Barnet | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Cholmelians Sports Ground HENDON WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Old Elizabethans Memorial Playing Fields MAYS LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Hdsa Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION BRICKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Arkley Village Hall & Tennis Club ARKLEY VILLAGE HALL ARKLEY VILLAGE HALL BRICKFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 27.8% |
| 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 | 72.2% |
| Median download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.