Aerodrome Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 5ZR is located in the Colindale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aerodrome Road, London, NW9 5ZR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 5ZU, NW9 5ZP, NW9 5ZF, NW9 5ZH, NW9 5ZG, NW9 4DE, NW9 5FB, NW9 5FD, NW9 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 5ZR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 48.3% | 53.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 46.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5ZR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 34.5% | 47.7% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 35.9% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 43.2% | 57% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 5.2% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 3.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 62.9% | 24.8% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 12.7% | 0% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 7.3% | -8.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 3.1% | -9.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 11% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 44.9% | 44% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 37.6% 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 | 54.7% | 37.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 22.7% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 22.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.4% 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 | 51.7% | 37.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 40.4% | 37.0% | 9.8% | 30.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 7.8% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aerodrome Road 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 22 Ensign House 48 Aerodrome Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-02-13 | £92,996 |
| Flat 52 Ensign House 48 Aerodrome Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-12-30 | £522,622 |
| Flat 38 Ensign House 48 Aerodrome Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-18 | £297,964 |
| Flat 24 Ensign House, 48 Aerodrome Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2020-09-07 | £291,936 |
| Flat 46 Ensign House, 48 Aerodrome Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2019-10-08 | £277,361 |
NW9 5ZR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | - not rated | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 1,109 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,146 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 | 942 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 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT | - not rated | 837 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon College 54 Parson Street , Hendon NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 1,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cafe (Redrow Colindale Gardens) | Development Site Formerly Part Of Peel Centre, Aerodrome Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Soor Lebanese | 266 Watford Way, London | 334 yd | |
| Moes Peri Peri | 11 Heritage Avenue, London | 427 yd | |
| JM Oriental | 28 Heritage Avenue, London | 439 yd | |
| The Qanteen | 24 Heritage Avenue, London | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 486 yd | |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club | 1 Hall Lane, London | 747 yd | |
| Fitness Pod At Middlesex University | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 881 yd | |
| CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 881 yd | |
| Calderbank Catering At The Greyhound Pub | The Greyhound, 50 Church End, London | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gupta's Indian Sweets & Savouries | 262 Watford Way, London | 334 yd | |
| Jinli Express Colindale | 68 Greyhound Hill, London | 402 yd | |
| Subway | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 881 yd | |
| Made In MDX | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 889 yd | |
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 947 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 15 Church Road, London | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 371 yd |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Mill Hill) 1A 1A HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 621 yd |
| Sunnyhill Park Watford Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| The Fitness Pod THE BURROUGHS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| St James Catholic High School GREAT STRAND | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Centre MARCH MARCH THE CONCOURSE | 1,037 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.