Sheaveshill Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 6RY 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 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, NW9 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 6RZ, NW9 6SR, NW9 6EB, NW9 6ED, NW9 6DY, NW9 6EA, NW9 6DP, NW9 4BH, NW9 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW9 6RY 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 | 46.7% | 49.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.5% | -2.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NW9 6RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 35.2% | 34.3% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 26.1% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 37.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 22.3% | 4.9% | -17.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 16.2% | 18.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 16.5% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 42.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8.8% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, just 36.9% 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 | 41.4% | 36.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 25.7% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 19.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 5.5% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 29.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 23.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.8% 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 | 39.1% | 37% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 36.8% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 27.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 6.7% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 13.1% | 0.9% | 12.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheaveshill Avenue was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Colindale North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sheaveshill Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Colindale North and the 445th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-04-29 | £591,111 |
| 152 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-07 | £545,721 |
| 134 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2012-11-20 | £583,917 |
| 130 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2011-10-17 | £609,065 |
| 122 Sheaveshill Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-09-12 | £673,244 |
NW9 6RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,188 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School 373 Edgware Road , NW9 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Great Strand , NW9 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 924 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 5,238 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 | 1,748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner & Grill | 2 Charcot Road, London | 257 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 337 yd | |
| Cielo Prlr | 1 Charcot Road, London | 428 yd | |
| Boga Grill | 1 Charcot Road, London | 428 yd | |
| T4 COLINDALE | 3 Charcot Road, London | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandos Arms | 31 Colindale Avenue, London | 600 yd | |
| The Beaufort | 2 Heritage Avenue, London | 603 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 641 yd | |
| The Shanakee | 253 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 641 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahar Grill & Chapli Kebab | Colin Parade, The Hyde, London | 601 yd | |
| Linh's Pho | 267 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 632 yd | |
| Hong Hai | 271 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 632 yd | |
| Pukka Pizza | 259 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 641 yd | |
| UK Favourite Pizza And Chicken | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 14 Charcot Road, London | 257 yd | |
| The Coop | Herald Court, 130 Colindale Avenue, London | 337 yd | |
| The Great Wall Supermarket | 261 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 641 yd | |
| Costcutter Express- LV Supermarket Limited | 205 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 720 yd | |
| Prahova | 187 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colindale Primary School CLOVELLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Colindale) 14 14 Charcot Road | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Peel Centre (Closed) Peel Centre Peel Centre Aerodrome Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 507 yd |
| The Gym (London Colindale) ZENITH CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Grahame Park Community Pitch 8 COBHAM 8 COBHAM GREAT STRAND | artificial grass pitch | 872 yd |
| Montrose Playing Fields Montrose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.