Guardian Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 4AW is located in the Colindale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guardian Avenue, London, NW9 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 4AX, NW9 4AZ, NW9 4BL, NW9 4BA, NW9 5HP, NW9 4BB, NW9 4BG, NW9 5HB, NW9 5HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 4AW 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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 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 area around NW9 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.6% | 45.3% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 47.5% | 19.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 55.1% | 65.1% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 15.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 52.9% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 18.7% | 4.7% | -14.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.8% 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 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 29.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 28.0% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 37.8% | 28.8% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -52.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42% | 39.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 17% | 16.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 4.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 31.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.6% | 39.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 23.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 18% | 18.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 15.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 7.5% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guardian Avenue was 324.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.3% higher than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Guardian Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 53rd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Denver Court, 1 Guardian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-12 | £395,944 |
| Flat 14 Denver Court, 1 Guardian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-10-24 | £281,568 |
| Flat 2 Denver Court, 1 Guardian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £351,000 | 2017-05-26 | £337,987 |
| Flat 4 Denver Court, 1 Guardian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £299,625 | 2017-05-26 | £288,516 |
| Flat 17 Denver Court, 1 Guardian Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2017-05-23 | £337,024 |
NW9 4AW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 4AW 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Primary School Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 792 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,928 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 | 2,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 34 yd | |
| Doner & Grill | 2 Charcot Road, London | 76 yd | |
| Cielo Prlr | 1 Charcot Road, London | 107 yd | |
| Boga Grill | 1 Charcot Road, London | 107 yd | |
| T4 COLINDALE | 3 Charcot Road, London | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 389 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 641 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 735 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 749 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Alkis | Sunnyside Terrace, The Hyde, London | 562 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, The Hyde, London | 590 yd | |
| Linh's Pho | 267 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 683 yd | |
| Hong Hai | 271 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 683 yd | |
| Sahar Grill & Chapli Kebab | Colin Parade, The Hyde, London | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 34 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 76 yd | |
| Loon Fung Limited | Unit G, 399 Edgware Road | 653 yd | |
| Morrisons | 399 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 682 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 343 Edgware Road, Colindale Retail Park | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 121 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 961 yd | |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 990 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.