Ruthin Close is in London and in Barnet district. NW9 7RY is located in the West Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hendon. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruthin Close, London, NW9 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW9 7RZ, NW9 7SB, NW9 7SA, NW9 7RX, NW9 7RP, NW9 7SD, NW9 7RR, NW9 7HL, NW9 7RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW9 7RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 7RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 45.3% | 43.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 43.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 6% | 16.6% | 10.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 42.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 18.9% | 3.1% | -15.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 3.5% | -6.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 42.7% | 47.5% | 4.8% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 44.6% | 46.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 21.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25% | 21.1% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.5% 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 | 42.3% | 46.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 37.5% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 27.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.8% | 6.3% | -14.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 2.5% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruthin Close was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Colindale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruthin Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South and the 343rd highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Ruthin Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-10-28 | £489,659 |
| 11 Ruthin Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-03-03 | £546,767 |
| 15 Ruthin Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2017-03-02 | £255,887 |
| 15 Ruthin Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-06-23 | £421,657 |
| 11 Ruthin Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-02-27 | £461,148 |
NW9 7RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,613 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 | - not rated | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Junior School The Hyde , NW9 6LE | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde Infants' School The Hyde , NW9 6LE | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Coniston Gardens , NW9 0BD | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,354 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 | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit 434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD | - not rated | 868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer Arbiter House , Wilberforce Road NW9 6AX | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 545 yd | |
| Bizim Charcoal | 185 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd | |
| SMOKE-E-GRILL | 446 Church Lane, London | 830 yd | |
| Coffee Vibes | Unit 1,270 West Hendon Broadway | 833 yd | |
| Big Eat German Doner | 238 West Hendon Broadway, London | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erins Hope | 189 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | Varley Parade, The Hyde, London | 802 yd | |
| JoNo's | 458 Church Lane, London | 827 yd | |
| Hendon Sea Training Corps | Hendon Sea Cadet Hall, Cool Oak Lane, London | 902 yd | |
| McGowans/Clery's Clock | 225-227 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suo Fun Unit 1 | Unit 1, Knightsbridge House | 633 yd | |
| JM CENTRAL (Unit 37) | Unit 37, Knightsbridge House | 633 yd | |
| Vai Ice Limited (Unit 21) | Unit 21, Knightsbridge House | 633 yd | |
| Kaspas Desserts Colindale | Unit 23, Knightsbridge House | 633 yd | |
| Bunyu | Unit 40, Knightsbridge House | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road, London | 642 yd | |
| Costcutter Express- LV Supermarket Limited | 205 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd | |
| Prahova | 187 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd | |
| La Bucovineni | 201 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd | |
| Londis | 173-175 Edgware Road, Kingsbury | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hendon Playing Fields Goldsmith Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 312 yd |
| Fit Lady Gym (Closed) Goldsmith Avenue | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| The Hyde School HYDE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 387 yd |
| The Hyde (Closed) Hyde Crescent | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Silver Jubilee Park ELTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Kingsbury Town Football Club TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Church Lane Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Princes Park Youth Football Club COOL OAK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Rushgrove Park Crossway | tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Woodfield Park Cool Oak Lane | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.