Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

DOWNAGE, NW4 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AR 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 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.4M.

home £1,415,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW4 1AR is a mixed residential area on Downage, 0.8km 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 1AR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AR 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 1AR. 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

Flat

£ 1,458,750

2 sales · Mean £ 1,458,750

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

Crime around NW4 1AR is moderate at 85 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.

Shoplifting138
Anti-social behaviour128
Violence and sexual offences99
Vehicle crime56
Drugs44

school Local Schools

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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Good1567 pupils0.2 km
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Kisharon School

Good63 pupils0.4 km
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Sunnyfields Primary School

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Outstanding683 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good481 pupils0.8 km
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Bell Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.9 km
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Hendon School

Good1244 pupils0.9 km
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Independent Jewish Day School

Requires Improvement226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Hot Chicken Food0.9 km
  • Visa's Place0.7 km
  • MoyoLondon0.8 km
  • BB Grill House1.0 km
  • Cafe ChiBo0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Mooboo0.8 km
  • Cuisine King0.3 km
  • Farnado Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Its Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Jinli Express Colindale0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Brent Cross Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Dexmoor Limited Stratford Centre0.8 km
  • Urja News0.9 km
  • Leveyuson Fishmonger0.8 km
  • Fair Price Foods0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.5 km
  • The Claddagh Ring0.4 km
  • CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.5 km
  • The Greyhound0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
  • Hyper Food Centre0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • Tapuach / Sushi Fix0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hendon1.8 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway2.8 km
  • Cricklewood3.8 km