Rushgrove Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 6RE 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 Rushgrove Avenue, London, NW9 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 6DW, NW9 6HA, NW9 6DU, NW9 6PD, NW9 6DX, NW9 6RD, NW9 6PB, NW9 6RG, NW9 6DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 6RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW9 6RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 27.8% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 45.5% | 50.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 15.6% | 19.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 42.7% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 19.2% | 5.1% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 18.9% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 42% | 39.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 20.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 20.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.7% 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 | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 39.7% | 36.8% | 9.8% | 29.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.1% | 0.3% | -31.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 21.3% | 1.7% | 19.6% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushgrove Avenue was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Rushgrove Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 170th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Rushgrove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-09-01 | £295,411 |
| 170 Rushgrove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-05-06 | £301,828 |
| 154 Rushgrove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-17 | £271,295 |
| 168 Rushgrove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,500 | 2021-06-29 | £308,857 |
| 162 Rushgrove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-11-05 | £332,814 |
NW9 6RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
NW9 6RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW9 6RE 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 5,046 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 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 2out of 4 | 1,133 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 | 1,180 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 4,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,096 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 | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Medrash Elyon 233 West Hendon Broadway , West Hendon NW9 7DH | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 502 yd | |
| JM Oriental | 28 Heritage Avenue, London | 637 yd | |
| Jakarta | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 646 yd | |
| Cafe Anglais | Sheaveshill Parade, Sheaveshill Avenue, London | 646 yd | |
| Doner & Grill | 2 Charcot Road, London | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 651 yd | |
| Erins Hope | 189 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 729 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 729 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Favourite Pizza And Chicken | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 651 yd | |
| Awesome Chips | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 651 yd | |
| Sahar Grill & Chapli Kebab | Colin Parade, The Hyde, London | 676 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 219 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 191 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 652 yd | |
| Costcutter Express- LV Supermarket Limited | 205 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd | |
| Prahova | 187 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd | |
| La Bucovineni | 201 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 yd | |
| Londis | 173-175 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 709 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 | 255 yd |
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 940 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 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 | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.