Field Mead is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5SF is located in the Colindale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Mead, London, NW9 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5RD, NW9 5RU, NW7 2LA, NW9 5RX, NW7 2LB, NW9 5RT, NW9 5RR, NW7 2LD, NW7 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 5SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 48.6% | 44.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 42.2% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 55.9% | 55.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 15.9% | 20% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 34.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 15.9% | 2.4% | -13.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.1% 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 | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 10.9% | -7.6% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 38.7% | 41.1% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -40.3% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 60.4% | 54.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 17% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 54.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 29.6% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 4.4% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 4.7% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.6% | 37.2% | -24.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Mead was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Mead has the lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 13th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Cranwell Court Field Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-30 | £295,464 |
| Flat 24 Cranwell Court Field Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-09 | £289,850 |
| Flat 4 Cranwell Court Field Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-05 | £269,265 |
| Flat 1 Cranwell Court Field Mead, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2018-09-28 | £238,490 |
| Flat 17 Cranwell Court Field Mead, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2016-12-15 | £293,720 |
NW9 5SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
NW9 5SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School 20 Daws Lane , NW7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 775 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,668 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 | 4,964 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 | 2,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Food Share Coop | 7 The Concourse, London | 495 yd | |
| Nez Cafe | 418 Watford Way, London | 774 yd | |
| Har's Coffee | Mill Hill Broadway Railway Station, Station Road, London | 949 yd | |
| Mill Hill Park Cafe | Mill Hill Park, Wise Lane, London | 967 yd | |
| Numa | 8 The Broadway, London | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Rugby Club | Mill Hill Rugby Football Club, Champions Way, London | 915 yd | |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club | 1 Hall Lane, London | 993 yd | |
| The Bridge Tavern | 9 The Broadway, London | 1,029 yd | |
| Mill Hill Services Club | Mill Hill Services Club Ltd, 11 Hartley Avenue, London | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza | 16 The Concourse, London | 469 yd | |
| Cobans Grill | 7 Station Road, London | 949 yd | |
| Shake Tastic | 1 Hale Lane, London | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 3 The Broadway, London | 1,029 yd | |
| Iceland | 43 The Broadway, London | 1,054 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 The Broadway, London | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 317 yd |
| Barnet College (Grahame Park Campus) (Closed) Grahame Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 601 yd | |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Hasmonean Girls School PAGE STREET | 856 yd | |
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Mill Hill Rugby Club Page Street | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Chase Lodge Playing Fields Page Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 960 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.