Colindale Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5HJ is located in the Colindale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5HL, NW9 5HU, NW9 5HX, NW9 5HQ, NW9 5HN, NW9 5HR, NW9 5JF, NW9 5JR, NW9 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 5HJ is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 44.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 5HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 31.3% | 56.3% | 25.0% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 33.4% | -22.9% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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% | 44.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 34.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 15.8% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around NW9 5HJ this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 29.6% | 21.1% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 35% | -12.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 23.9% | 7.1% | -16.8% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 2.4% | -8.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 46.6% | 35.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 22.2% 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 | 38.5% | 22.2% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -61.0% |
| European Union | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 9% | 17.4% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 28.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.6% 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 | 37.6% | 22.1% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -61.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.4% | 10.1% | -10.3% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 43.5% | 22.7% | 1.9% | 41.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.5% | 76.7% | -45.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colindale Avenue was 238.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.2% higher than the Colindale North average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Colindale Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Colindale North and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

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 1 Agar House Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-01-19 | £286,970 |
| Flat 1 Agar House Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2011-12-15 | £264,967 |
| 3 Agar House Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2004-08-13 | £371,145 |
| Flat 5 Agar House Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-05-04 | £256,164 |
| Flat 5 Agar House Colindale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,999 | 2003-08-01 | £271,575 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 5HJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 160 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,152 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 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 1,070 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 | 596 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,037 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 | 4,959 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 | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,666 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 | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITJL | 10 Charcot Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Lara Grill Colindale | 24 Charcot Road, London | 155 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 162 yd | |
| Cielo Prlr | 1 Charcot Road, London | 170 yd | |
| Boga Grill | 1 Charcot Road, London | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 486 yd | |
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 561 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 878 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 934 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | KFC, The Hyde, London | 743 yd | |
| The Original Alkis | Sunnyside Terrace, The Hyde, London | 744 yd | |
| Linh's Pho | 267 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 875 yd | |
| Hong Hai | 271 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 875 yd | |
| Four Seasons | F16, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 162 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Loon Fung Limited | Unit G, 399 Edgware Road | 800 yd | |
| Morrisons | 399 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 833 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 343 Edgware Road, Colindale Retail Park | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 107 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 681 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 766 yd | |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 794 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.