NW4 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Sherwood Road, 0.5km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW4, NW4 1AD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.4M, up 42.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00001183 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AD.
515
37
£ 54,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW4 1AD 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW4 1AD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£2.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 42.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1AD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,865,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,870,000
Terraced
£ 1,750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,750,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW4 1AD has low crime rates — 47 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
Kisharon School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Bell Lane Primary School
Sunnyfields Primary School
Hendon School
Independent Jewish Day School
Chalgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Hot Chicken Food0.9 km
- Visa's Place0.7 km
- MoyoLondon1.0 km
- Cafe ChiBo0.6 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX.BUILDING GREGGS0.7 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Mooboo0.8 km
- Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza0.8 km
- Cuisine King0.5 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.5 km
- Its Pizza Time0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Brent Cross Food & Wine0.7 km
- Dexmoor Limited Stratford Centre0.8 km
- Bennetts News0.9 km
- Ayelets0.8 km
- B Kosher0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.7 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.7 km
- The Greyhound0.6 km
- The Claddagh Ring0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food0.6 km
- Hyper Food Centre0.8 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Tapuach / Sushi Fix0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon2.0 km
- Mill Hill Broadway2.9 km
- Cricklewood3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NW41AD · Data under Open Government Licence