Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

SWANNELL WAY, NW2 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWANNELL WAY, NW2 1DR.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW2 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines NW2 1DR — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

home £462,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW2 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swannell Way, 0.5km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.

Within the NW2 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, down 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00178871 (shared with 7 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 1DR. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.5%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean15.2%
Other / Mixed25.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 412,000

37 sales · Mean £ 403,331

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

NW2 1DR has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour99
Violence and sexual offences80
Public order17
Vehicle crime17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good325 pupils0.3 km
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Mapledown School

Good104 pupils0.5 km
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Whitefield School

Good790 pupils0.5 km
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Wessex Gardens Primary School

Good371 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.8 km
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Menorah Primary School

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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Childs Hill Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • TK Maxx0.6 km
  • Anthropologie1.0 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers Limited1.0 km
  • Matalan1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Cafe Pausa0.9 km
  • Patisserie Valerie1.0 km
  • Shake Shack1.0 km
  • The Manor Health CLub1.0 km
  • Leon Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • WICKES0.9 km
  • Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station0.7 km
  • Wing Yip Supermarket & Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza1.0 km
  • Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.7 km
  • Cuppacha0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes1.0 km
  • Chick1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cricklewood Club0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cricklewood1.1 km
  • Hendon1.9 km
  • Brondesbury Station2.8 km