NW2 1EB is a safe, established residential area on Cumbrian Gardens, 0.8km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW2 1EB offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k, up 22.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00001087 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EB.
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38
£ 52,000 /yr
43%
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
59% of NW2 1EB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 22.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1EB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 655,000
7 sales · Mean £ 660,857
Flat
£ 447,500
2 sales · Mean £ 447,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW2 1EB has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Claremont Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Menorah Primary School
Whitefield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Martell Guest House0.8 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- Palm Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Met Su Yan1.0 km
- Sami's1.0 km
- Spicy & Grill Ltd1.0 km
- Unique Cafe1.0 km
- Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.6 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- A D Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Cricklewood Food & Wine0.7 km
- Sean's Loaf0.5 km
- Joyce's1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club0.9 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Emparo Pizza Limited0.9 km
- Golden Wok0.7 km
- Tehran Pizza & Burgers0.1 km
- Coral Bay0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Seoul Plaza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood0.9 km
- West Hampstead Thameslink2.4 km
- Brondesbury Station2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21EB · Data under Open Government Licence