Herbert Road is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 6AH is located in the West Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herbert Road, London, NW9 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 6AJ, NW9 6BE, NW9 6AG, NW9 6BG, NW9 6AD, NW9 6BA, NW9 6AY, NW9 7DE, NW9 7DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW9 6AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 42.9% | 45% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 42.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 54.3% | 47.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.5% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 40.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 19.2% | 6.9% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 24.6% | 21.2% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 36.8% | 45.4% | 8.6% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 44.8% | 36.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 32% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 25.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 19.1% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 43.2% | 36.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -46.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 30.1% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 17.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 14.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 4.7% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 11.4% | 0.9% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 11.6% | 1.5% | 10.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbert Road was 144.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% higher than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Herbert Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 176th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 2 Carlton House Herbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2000-10-20 | £267,143 |
| Flat 4 Carlton House Herbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 1999-05-12 | £270,553 |
| Flat 3 Carlton House Herbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1997-08-22 | £237,072 |
| Flat 4 Carlton House Herbert Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1995-01-10 | £272,486 |
NW9 6AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 6AH 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 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School St David's Place , Hendon NW4 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Coniston Gardens , Kingsbury NW9 0BD | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saracens High School Lanacre Avenue , Colindale NW9 5FN | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 38 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Vibes | Unit 1,270 West Hendon Broadway | 38 yd | |
| Big Eat German Doner | 238 West Hendon Broadway, London | 45 yd | |
| Paro's Italian Food | 244 West Hendon Broadway, London | 45 yd | |
| Zaza Artisan Cafe | 240 West Hendon Broadway, London | 74 yd | |
| MINAS MINI DESSERTS | 232 West Hendon Broadway | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 705 yd | |
| The Bodhran PH | 3 Vivian Avenue, London | 1,022 yd | |
| Hendon Rifle Club | Hendon Rifle Club, Cool Oak Lane, London | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four In One | 266 West Hendon Broadway, London | 45 yd | |
| Stars Pizza | 259 West Hendon Broadway, London | 190 yd | |
| Chai House | 263 West Hendon Broadway, London | 190 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 188 West Hendon Broadway, London | 220 yd | |
| Tikka Massala | 198 West Hendon Broadway, London | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way2save Supermarket | 254 West Hendon Broadway, London | 38 yd | |
| Costcutter | 137 West Hendon Broadway, London | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road, London | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64 Vivian Avenue, London | 881 yd | |
| Evo Supermart Ltd | 20 Vivian Avenue, London | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Princes Park Youth Football Club COOL OAK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| East West Studios (Closed) 9-11 9-11 Watford Way | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.