NW2 1EJ 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.
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 self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00001089 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EJ.
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 1EJ 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 1EJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
5 sales · Mean £ 676,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW2 1EJ has low crime rates — 41 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
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Whitefield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood0.7 km
- The Manor Health CLub0.7 km
- Junction Cafe0.7 km
- Rea's Place1.0 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Matalan0.7 km
- Happiness Market0.7 km
- Al-Anwar Grocery0.7 km
- Pinocchio0.7 km
- Bestway Cash & Carry1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Barretts0.8 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.6 km
- The Cricklewood Club0.6 km
- Lounge 4:040.8 km
- Lucky 7 - Wine Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Euro Food & Wine0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Fair Deal0.7 km
- Food & Wine0.7 km
- Capital Food0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Palm Hotel0.7 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Golden Wok0.6 km
- Tehran Pizza & Burgers0.3 km
- Eat Tokyo0.8 km
- Best Mangal0.8 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood0.6 km
- Brondesbury Station2.3 km
- West Hampstead Thameslink2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21EJ · Data under Open Government Licence