HA8 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Playfield Road, 0.4km from Red Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Burnt Oak ward and the Hendon constituency.
HA8 0DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £447k.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00000628 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLAYFIELD ROAD, HA8 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAYFIELD ROAD, HA8 0DF.
432
38
£ 51,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HA8 0DF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 0DF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 421,000
6 sales · Mean £ 414,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HA8 0DF is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barnfield Primary School
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Shalom Noam Primary School
Goldbeaters Primary School
Watling Park School
Northgate School
Menorah Foundation School
Beis Yaakov Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- The Original Alkis1.0 km
- RCCT Romanian Culture Charity0.3 km
- Orchid House0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Naijaspot0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Cielo Prlr1.0 km
- ITJL1.0 km
- Ariya Kitchen0.3 km
- HASNIM Restaurant0.2 km
- Bella0.3 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Bahar Halal Meat0.3 km
- Burnt Oak Newstall0.3 km
- Colindale Post Office Stores0.9 km
- Corner 4 News & Booze0.3 km
- Shazans Select0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Costcutters0.3 km
- Loon Fung Limited0.8 km
- Ousheng Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Class Food Centre0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Inn0.2 km
- The Pearl Lounge0.7 km
- Blarneys Free House0.4 km
- The Chandos Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.7 km
- Hendon2.8 km
- Kenton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.3 km
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HA80DF · Data under Open Government Licence