67,621TOTAL POPULATION
25,827HOUSEHOLDS
10.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£49,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NW2 POSTCODE REGION

London (NW2)

The NW2 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 2418 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the NW2 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Barnet Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in NW2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NW2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


NW2 is a postcode district in the London region of the United Kingdom. It covers the London Borough of Barnet and parts of the London Borough of Brent.

NW2 encompasses a diverse range of residential and commercial areas including Cricklewood, Golders Green, Childs Hill, East Finchley and Willesden Green. It is a mainly residential area of the city and is home to a mix of socio-economic groups, but is known for its higher-income neighbourhoods in North West London.

Cricklewood is a bustling suburb of North West London. It is home to a large population of Jewish people as well as many other cultures, appearing in its wide selection of shops and restaurants. Cricklewood also hosts a range of business, shopping and leisure outlets, making it a popular, vibrant area.

Golders Green is a largely affluent area to the West of NW2. It is well known for its cafés and traditional Jewish atmosphere. It is home to a large Chabad community and a number of Jewish-run cafes, bakeries and delis.

East Finchley is situated in the London Borough of Barnet, and has become a very popular place to live due to its convenience and transport links. This area is home to a variety of people, from families to young professionals. Nearby tube stations are Finchley Central and East Finchley, and East Finchley is a popular hub with a number of bus routes passing through.

Willesden Green is a very popular residential area, located in north-west London. The area is full of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. It is well located, with excellent transport links including two tube stations (Willesden Green and Dollis Hill), an Overground station at Willesden Junction and a number of bus routes.

Childs Hill is an affluent residential area which is popular amongst families, with shops, restaurants, parks and other facilities for leisure activities and relaxation.

NW2 is figurehead of diversity in the north-west London area. Its wide variety of people, cultures and amenities attract people from all walks of life, making the area one of the most vibrant and liveable postcodes in London.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 22%UNEMPLOYED

22% of people in NW2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 28%WHITE
  • 72%NON-WHITE

28% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NW2Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

NW2 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNW2
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameBarnet 040
LSOA NameBarnet 040B
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBarnet
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

NW2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NW2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Brent Reservoir
Child's Hill
Cricklewood
Dollis Hill
Dudden Hill
Golders Green
Neasden
The Hyde
Welsh Harp
West Hendon
Browse Postcodes in NW2

Dig even deeper into the NW2 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LONDON) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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