The district numbers 11 and 12, both based in Glatt Valley, are commonly referred to as Zurich North.

The settlement was given to the Grossmünster in the 9th century after the death of its last Alemannic owner, Picho son of Ertilo.

These were incorporated into the city of Zürich in 1934, together with Seebach, Affoltern, Witikon, Höngg, Altstetten and Albisrieden.

With a foreign immigration population of 37%, it's above the city-wide average of 30%, most likely relating to the relatively low cost of living with a large portion coming particularly from Turkey, Eritrea, Somalia, Syria, Congo, Tunisia and Sri Lanka.

In 2006 and 2011, the city, canton and country have agreed to loans being used for a 900m long enclosure, aiming to decrease the noise and air pollution in the community.