NW2 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Claremont Road, 0.6km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation 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. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00001090 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAREMONT ROAD, NW2 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAREMONT ROAD, NW2 1BR.
292
38
£ 48,500 /yr
41%
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 1BR has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1BR. The average age is 38.1. 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
Flat
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW2 1BR has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Claremont Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
Mora Primary School
Whitefield School
Mapledown School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Matalan0.6 km
- Happiness Market0.7 km
- Home Chocolate Factory Ltd0.7 km
- Cricklewood Food & Wine0.8 km
- Khan Supermarket0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Barretts0.8 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.8 km
- The Cricklewood Club0.5 km
- Lounge 4:040.9 km
- Lucky 7 - Wine Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood0.8 km
- The Manor Health CLub0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Ludettino0.8 km
- AT HOTIX0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Euro Food & Wine0.8 km
- Fair Deal0.7 km
- Food & Wine0.5 km
- WICKES0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd1.0 km
- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Palm Hotel0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Indian Spice1.0 km
- Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.6 km
- Nakhon Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Selekt Chicken0.9 km
- Best Mangal0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood0.7 km
- Hendon2.2 km
- Brondesbury Station2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21BR · Data under Open Government Licence