Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

CLAREMONT WAY, NW2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAREMONT WAY, NW2 1AJ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW2 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NW2 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW2 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Claremont Way, 0.1km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NW2 1AJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00001079 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1AJ. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.7%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean28.1%
Other / Mixed32.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NW2 1AJ is above average at 102 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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour91
Shoplifting61
Other theft28
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Whitefield School

Good790 pupils0.2 km
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Mapledown School

Good104 pupils0.2 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
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Wessex Gardens Primary School

Good371 pupils0.8 km
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Menorah Primary School

Outstanding430 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils1.0 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good477 pupils1.0 km
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Hasmonean Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Anthropologie0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers Limited0.6 km
  • ATC Fuel Ltd0.9 km
  • TK Maxx0.3 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe Pausa0.7 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.6 km
  • Shake Shack0.6 km
  • Nando's0.6 km
  • Roni's Bakery0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station0.7 km
  • Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.6 km
  • Cuppacha0.8 km
  • Desi Catering /Baba Curry/Biryani Central/The Bagel Company1.0 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes0.6 km
  • Chick0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cricklewood1.4 km
  • Hendon1.6 km
  • Brondesbury Station3.1 km