NW4 1AE 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 1AE offers 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 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M, down 37.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00001183 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AE.
515
37
£ 54,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW4 1AE 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
NW4 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.0M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 37.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1AE. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,800,000
Detached
£ 2,000,000
7 sales · Mean £ 2,114,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW4 1AE has low crime rates — 45 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
Sunnyfields Primary School
Bell Lane Primary School
Hendon School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Independent Jewish Day School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Hot Chicken Food1.0 km
- Visa's Place0.8 km
- MoyoLondon1.0 km
- Cafe ChiBo0.6 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX.BUILDING GREGGS0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Mooboo0.9 km
- Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza0.9 km
- Cuisine King0.5 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.5 km
- Its Pizza Time0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Brent Cross Food & Wine0.8 km
- Dexmoor Limited Stratford Centre0.9 km
- Bennetts News0.9 km
- Ayelets0.8 km
- B Kosher0.8 km
- + 30 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 Centre0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Tapuach / Sushi Fix1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon2.0 km
- Mill Hill Broadway2.8 km
- Cricklewood4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NW41AE · Data under Open Government Licence