Needleman Close is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5ZJ is located in the Colindale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Needleman Close, London, NW9 5ZJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5ZW, NW9 5XH, NW9 5UF, NW9 5ZD, NW9 5US, NW9 5SZ, NW9 5XW, NW9 5WF, NW9 5ZE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW9 5ZJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.6% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5ZJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 55.6% | 50.3% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 42.7% | 14.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 55.1% | 62.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5ZJ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 8.3% | -6.4% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 64.6% | 29.9% | 33.8% | 30.8% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6.3% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 3.2% | 11% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 37.8% | 41.5% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 32.4% 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 | 42% | 32.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 17% | 21.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 29.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 24.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% 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 | 39.6% | 32.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 27.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 16.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 7.6% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Needleman Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Colindale South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 107 Conrad Court, 2 Needleman Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-02 | £435,064 |
| Flat 112 Conrad Court, 2 Needleman Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-09-29 | £386,226 |
| Flat 110 Conrad Court, 2 Needleman Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-02-25 | £403,030 |
| Flat 61 Conrad Court, 2 Needleman Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2013-10-14 | £272,596 |
| Flat 66 Conrad Court, 2 Needleman Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £224,000 | 2013-09-30 | £313,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 220 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,368 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 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldbeaters Primary School Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Primary School Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,098 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 | 687 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 4,656 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 | 2,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,611 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 | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 1,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaccanapoli | 5 Charcot Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Lara Grill Colindale | 24 Charcot Road, London | 172 yd | |
| ITJL | 10 Charcot Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Cielo Prlr | 1 Charcot Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Boga Grill | 1 Charcot Road, London | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 478 yd | |
| The Pearl Lounge | F3, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 688 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 750 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 1,024 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | KFC, The Hyde, London | 584 yd | |
| The Original Alkis | Sunnyside Terrace, The Hyde, London | 661 yd | |
| Four Seasons | F16, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 688 yd | |
| Veggie Wok | F25, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 688 yd | |
| Very Duck | F29, Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 318 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Loon Fung Limited | Unit G, 399 Edgware Road | 625 yd | |
| Morrisons | 399 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 661 yd | |
| Asda | 53 Capitol Industrial Park, Capitol Way | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Unitas Youth Zone MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 826 yd | |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 885 yd |
| Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre WATLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,091 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 183 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.