Colindale Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5DS is located in the Colindale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5DR, NW9 5EH, NW9 5DY, NW9 5EG, NW9 5EP, NW9 5ED, NW9 5ES, NW9 6BU, NW9 6FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW9 5DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 48.2% | 47.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 37.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 49.2% | 53.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 32% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 21.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 14.8% | 3% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.4% 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% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 15.2% |
| Black African | 15% | 9.6% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 34.6% | 31.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 47.3% | 45.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 24.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.4% 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 | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 35.4% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 5.9% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 3.1% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 33.9% | 6.5% | 27.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colindale Avenue was 187.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% higher than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colindale Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 121st highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2016-04-26 | £2,067,550 |
| 29A Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2003-09-16 | £307,142 |
| 23A Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-10-31 | £266,575 |
| 27A Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2001-11-30 | £284,371 |
| 23 Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2001-03-15 | £399,485 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 5DS 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pardes House and Beis Yaakov Primary School Beis Yaakov Site , 373 Edgware Road NW9 6NQ | - not rated | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grahame Park Junior School Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grahame Park Infant School Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,120 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 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , Colindale NW9 6NQ | - not rated | 206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgeware Road , NW9 6NQ | - not rated | 206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Day School Stage Lane , NW9 0JY | - not rated | 659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grove Park School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | - not rated | 738 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestore Cafe | 23 Colindale Avenue, London | 1 yd | |
| CHICKEN LAND | 53 Colindale Avenue | 137 yd | |
| McDonalds | 157 Colindeep Lane, London | 211 yd | |
| Angel Hill | 61 Colindale Avenue, London | 241 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Unit B, 399 Edgware Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 37 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 340 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 616 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 616 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Alkis | Sunnyside Terrace, The Hyde, London | 154 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, The Hyde, London | 189 yd | |
| Four Seasons | F16, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 340 yd | |
| Veggie Wok | F25, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 340 yd | |
| Very Duck | F29, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Fung Limited | Unit G, 399 Edgware Road | 256 yd | |
| Morrisons | 399 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 277 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 343 Edgware Road, Colindale Retail Park | 361 yd | |
| Asda | 53 Capitol Industrial Park, Capitol Way | 411 yd | |
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Hay Lane School (Closed) Grove Park | 673 yd | |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| The Village School (Closed) Grove Park | swimming pool | 744 yd |
| The Village School GROVE PARK | 776 yd | |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 813 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.