Percival Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 4BU is located in the Colindale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Percival Avenue, London, NW9 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 4BT, NW9 5PA, NW9 4BW, NW9 5NJ, NW9 5NY, NW9 5ND, NW9 4BS, NW9 5NA, NW9 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 37.9% | 47.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 38.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 54.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 58.9% | 33.6% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 17.2% | 2.8% | -14.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 26.7% | 16.6% | -10.1% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 44.9% | 33.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -47.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 50.6% | 40.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 18.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 21.7% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.8% 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 | 47.7% | 40.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 31.8% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 6.6% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percival Avenue was 242.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.0% higher than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Percival Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 75th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Percival Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £621,500 | 2017-12-07 | £706,647 |
| Flat 11 Bucaneer Court, 1 Percival Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,642,800 | 2017-12-07 | £14,519,880 |
NW9 4BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 217 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,176 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 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITJL | 2 Bristol Avenue, London | 90 yd | |
| Colindale Skills Centre | Barnet & Southgate College, 7 Bristol Avenue, London | 125 yd | |
| DelisquareD | 14 Heritage Avenue, London | 263 yd | |
| Moes Peri Peri | 11 Heritage Avenue, London | 297 yd | |
| The Qanteen | 24 Heritage Avenue, London | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 243 yd | |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club | 1 Hall Lane, London | 686 yd | |
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza | 16 The Concourse, London | 517 yd | |
| Gupta's Indian Sweets & Savouries | 262 Watford Way, London | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 630 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 380 yd | |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Barnet College (Grahame Park Campus) (Closed) Grahame Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Mill Hill) 1A 1A HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 850 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,023 yd |
| Hasmonean Girls School PAGE STREET | 1,055 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 | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.