Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

DOWNAGE, NW4 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNAGE, NW4 1AA.

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Population

515

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW4 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NW4 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW4 1AA is a mixed residential area on Downage, 0.7km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.

For families considering a move, NW4 1AA represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00001183 (shared with 15 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 NW4 1AA. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around NW4 1AA is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting139
Anti-social behaviour137
Violence and sexual offences110
Vehicle crime65
Drugs50

school Local Schools

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Kisharon School

Good63 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Good1567 pupils0.3 km
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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Outstanding683 pupils0.7 km
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Bell Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.7 km
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Sunnyfields Primary School

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Hendon School

Good1244 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good481 pupils0.9 km
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Independent Jewish Day School

Requires Improvement226 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Soor Lebanese0.8 km
  • Buns N Shakes0.4 km
  • Sunny Hill Park Cafe1.0 km
  • Tasty Grill0.3 km
  • Venezia0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Gupta's Indian Sweets & Savouries0.8 km
  • Cuisine King0.3 km
  • Farnado Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Its Pizza Time0.3 km
  • Jinli Express Colindale0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Afg Hendon Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Dena Food Centre0.3 km
  • Natrual Market0.4 km
  • Brent Cross Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Fair Price Foods0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.5 km
  • The Greyhound0.4 km
  • The Claddagh Ring0.4 km
  • Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
  • Hyper Food Centre0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.6 km
  • Tapuach / Sushi Fix0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hendon1.8 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway3.0 km
  • Cricklewood3.7 km