NW2 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prayle Grove, 0.3km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
Day-to-day life in NW2 1BD has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £474k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00178828 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1BD.
436
36
£ 52,000 /yr
48%
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
Cultural diversity defines NW2 1BD — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 NW2 1BD. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
7 sales · Mean £ 452,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW2 1BD is moderate at 68 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
Claremont Primary School
Menorah Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Childs Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Anthropologie0.8 km
- Shefa Mehadrin1.0 km
- Victoria Pharmacy1.0 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers Limited0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Pausa0.9 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- Shake Shack0.8 km
- Leon Restaurant0.8 km
- Sizzle0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station0.9 km
- Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.8 km
- Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.9 km
- Cuppacha1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes0.8 km
- Chick0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- King Solomon Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood1.3 km
- Hendon1.9 km
- Brondesbury Station3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21BD · Data under Open Government Licence