Colin Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 6EP is located in the Colindale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colin Gardens, London, NW9 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 6EN, NW9 6EX, NW9 6ER, NW9 6QA, NW9 6ET, NW9 6QB, NW9 6QD, NW9 6ES, NW9 6RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 6EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 34.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 50.6% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 40% | 53.1% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 32.8% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 5.2% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 25.9% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 44% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 0.6% | -13.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.5% 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 | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 17.9% | 26.9% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 13% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
| Black African | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.2% | 28.5% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -52.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 42.8% 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 | 47.7% | 42.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 13% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 27.3% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.8% 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 | 44.9% | 42.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 43.8% | 40.6% | 9.8% | 34.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 38.2% | 2.1% | -36.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 21.6% | 1.7% | 19.9% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colin Gardens was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colin Gardens has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 484th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 164.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Colin Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-03-20 | £477,598 |
| 89 Colin Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-20 | £434,180 |
| 59 Colin Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-04-07 | £500,666 |
| 91 Colin Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-10-18 | £492,430 |
| 59 Colin Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2001-02-07 | £669,156 |
NW9 6EP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale Primary School Clovelly Avenue , Colindale NW9 6DT | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Coniston Gardens , Kingsbury NW9 0BD | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community 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 | 1,688 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Food Garden | Hyde House, The Hyde, London | 478 yd | |
| Bizim Charcoal | 185 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| Jakarta | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 747 yd | |
| Cafe Anglais | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 747 yd | |
| Going Greek | Colin Parade, The Hyde, London | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 671 yd | |
| Erins Hope | 189 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 846 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Favourite Pizza And Chicken | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 671 yd | |
| Awesome Chips | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 671 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 219 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 191 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 177 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road, London | 348 yd | |
| Costcutter Express- LV Supermarket Limited | 205 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| Prahova | 187 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| La Bucovineni | 201 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd | |
| Londis | 173-175 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 573 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 677 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.