Withers Mead is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5UJ is located in the Colindale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Withers Mead, London, NW9 5UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5SX, NW9 5UH, NW9 5SU, NW9 5ST, NW9 5RW, NW9 5TR, NW9 5TA, NW9 5UP, NW9 5TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 5UJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 54.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 41.5% | 51.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 27.8% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.1% | 60.1% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 25.6% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 4.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 9.1% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22.1% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 37.6% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 14.1% | 4.2% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 12.9% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 35.5% | 23.2% | -12.3% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 39.3% | 30.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 55.3% | 48.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 24.1% | 19.9% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.3% 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 | 51.6% | 48.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 43.3% | 41.0% | 9.8% | 33.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 1.7% | -12.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 2.8% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withers Mead was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Withers Mead has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 359th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 8 Orde Withers Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-25 | £217,101 |
| Flat 3 Orde Withers Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-18 | £228,474 |
| Flat 9 Orde Withers Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2001-11-14 | £172,567 |
NW9 5UJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 5UJ 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4,498 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 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grahame Park Junior School Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grahame Park Infant School Lanacre Avenue , Grahame Park NW9 5FN | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Junior School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 429 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,065 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 | 2,087 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 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Park PRU Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , Colindale NW9 6NQ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 204 yd | |
| Nez Cafe | 418 Watford Way, London | 724 yd | |
| ITJL | 2 Bristol Avenue, London | 759 yd | |
| Colindale Skills Centre | Barnet & Southgate College, 7 Bristol Avenue, London | 765 yd | |
| Hendon Kitchen Cafe | Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club | 1 Hall Lane, London | 853 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 908 yd | |
| Mill Hill Rugby Club | Mill Hill Rugby Football Club, Champions Way, London | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza | 16 The Concourse, London | 164 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 302 yd | |
| Barnet College (Grahame Park Campus) (Closed) Grahame Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 509 yd |
| Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 700 yd |
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Hasmonean Girls School PAGE STREET | 880 yd | |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Mill Hill) 1A 1A HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Mill Hill Rugby Club Page Street | grass pitches | 981 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.