Crossway is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 6RA 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 Crossway, London, NW9 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 6QY, NW9 6QA, NW9 6QB, NW9 6RB, NW9 6QS, NW9 6PA, NW9 6QD, NW9 6QJ, NW9 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 6RA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.3% | 47.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 6RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 37% | 50% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 29.2% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 51.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 20.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 47.1% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 16.5% | 0% | -16.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 7.9% | -9.9% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 19.3% | 11.9% | -7.4% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 39.9% | 45.2% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 40.2% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 26.4% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.4% | 20.8% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% 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 | 35% | 40.8% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 24.8% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 16.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32% | 4% | -28.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Ireland | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossway was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crossway has the 11th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-10-21 | £410,265 |
| 12 Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-08 | £390,418 |
| 12A Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-11-08 | £299,854 |
| 14A Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2005-08-26 | £277,688 |
| 16 Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2001-01-23 | £255,528 |
NW9 6RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6RA 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 | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Coniston Gardens , Kingsbury NW9 0BD | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 1,609 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,402 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 | 530 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,443 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 | 362 yd | |
| Bizim Charcoal | 185 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| Jakarta | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 560 yd | |
| Cafe Anglais | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 560 yd | |
| Going Greek | Colin Parade, The Hyde, London | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 487 yd | |
| Erins Hope | 189 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 660 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Favourite Pizza And Chicken | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 487 yd | |
| Awesome Chips | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 487 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 219 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 191 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 177 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Costcutter Express- LV Supermarket Limited | 205 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| Prahova | 187 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| La Bucovineni | 201 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd | |
| Londis | 173-175 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 111 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 645 yd |
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,070 yd |
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 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.