NW2 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Cumbrian Gardens, 0.5km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW2 1EH offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% 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 £660k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00001089 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EH.
490
36
£ 52,000 /yr
42%
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
NW2 1EH has a highly multicultural community character — 63% 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 1EH. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 590,000
3 sales · Mean £ 516,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW2 1EH 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.
school Local Schools
Claremont Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Whitefield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Matalan0.8 km
- Happiness Market0.8 km
- Home Chocolate Factory Ltd0.8 km
- Cricklewood Food & Wine0.7 km
- Khan Supermarket0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barretts0.9 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.7 km
- The Cricklewood Club0.8 km
- Lounge 4:040.9 km
- Lucky 7 - Wine Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood0.7 km
- The Manor Health CLub0.8 km
- Ludettino0.7 km
- AT HOTIX0.8 km
- Parkway 3290.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Euro Food & Wine0.9 km
- Fair Deal0.8 km
- Food & Wine0.8 km
- WICKES0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.9 km
- Nakhon Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Selekt Chicken0.9 km
- Best Mangal0.8 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- Palm Hotel0.6 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood0.7 km
- Brondesbury Station2.3 km
- West Hampstead Thameslink2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21EH · Data under Open Government Licence