NW2 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW2 1AT offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00001081 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW2 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW2 1AT.
426
39
£ 52,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NW2 1AT has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1AT. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW2 1AT is moderate at 64 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
Mapledown School
Whitefield School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Menorah Primary School
Claremont Primary School
Hasmonean Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Parkfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Grodz0.9 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Reich's Takeaway1.0 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- La Fiesta0.9 km
- Leon Restaurant0.7 km
- Sizzle0.7 km
- The Canteen @ Brent Cross0.7 km
- The Kanteen0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station1.0 km
- Kosher Kingdom0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.7 km
- Lola's Cupcakes0.7 km
- Amors Take Away0.9 km
- Chick0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.4 km
- King Solomon Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood1.5 km
- Hendon1.8 km
- Brondesbury Station3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21AT · Data under Open Government Licence