Acklington Drive is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5WL is located in the Burnt Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acklington Drive, London, NW9 5WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5WJ, NW9 5WH, NW9 5WG, NW9 5QQ, NW9 5WY, NW9 5LH, NW9 5LN, NW9 5LZ, NW9 5UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 5WL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53% | 55.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47% | 44.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 5WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 42.5% | 44.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 41.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 17.4% | 20.7% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
| Black African | 28.1% | 31.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 28.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 32.2% | 31.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 15.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 31.3% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 4.8% | -28.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acklington Drive was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Burnt Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acklington Drive has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak and the 340th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Acklington Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-12-04 | £494,704 |
| 12 Acklington Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-23 | £442,912 |
| 10 Acklington Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-10-02 | £410,756 |
| Flat 11 Butterfly Court, 16 Acklington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2012-08-17 | £370,298 |
| 12 Acklington Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-04-10 | £439,764 |
NW9 5WL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% 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 5WL 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 | 117 |
| Unemployed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 631 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,520 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 | 2,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 524 yd | |
| Unitas Youth Zone | Unitas Barnet Youth Zone, 76 Montrose Avenue, Edgware | 642 yd | |
| Colindale Skills Centre | Barnet & Southgate College, 7 Bristol Avenue, London | 858 yd | |
| ITJL | 2 Bristol Avenue, London | 877 yd | |
| MUNCH EXPRESS | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza | 16 The Concourse, London | 467 yd | |
| RCCT Romanian Culture Charity | International Gospel Church, 102 Watling Avenue, Edgware | 898 yd | |
| Taste Of Raj | 221 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 941 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 223 Deansbrook Road, Edgware | 941 yd | |
| Zams Chicken And Pizza | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oheneba Groceries | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 938 yd | |
| Costcutters | Silkstream Parade, Watling Avenue, Edgware | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Mill Hill Sports Club (Closed) Grahame Park Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 538 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 551 yd | |
| Orion Primary School GRAHAME PARK WAY | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Watling Park Cressingham Road | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 731 yd |
| Barnet College (Grahame Park Campus) (Closed) Grahame Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 956 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 | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| 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 | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.