Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, NW4 1AE.

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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 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.

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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 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.

home £1,966,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour86
Violence and sexual offences58
Vehicle crime40
Drugs37
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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Kisharon School

Good63 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Good1567 pupils0.4 km
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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Outstanding683 pupils0.5 km
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Sunnyfields Primary School

Good259 pupils0.9 km
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Bell Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.9 km
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Hendon School

Good1244 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good481 pupils1.1 km
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Independent Jewish Day School

Requires Improvement226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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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