Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EJ.

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Population

490

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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.

home £685,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed31.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour91
Violence and sexual offences80
Other theft26
Burglary24
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good325 pupils0.3 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.5 km
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Childs Hill Primary School

Good471 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.8 km
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Wessex Gardens Primary School

Good371 pupils0.9 km
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Rimon Jewish Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2

Good158 pupils1.0 km
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Whitefield School

Good790 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Palm Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.9 km
fastfood

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