Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

DOWNAGE, NW4 1AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AS 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. NW4 1AS's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £2.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NW4 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Downage, 0.6km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.

For serious buyers, NW4 1AS is 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AS 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 1AS. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,842,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,842,500

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

Crime around NW4 1AS is moderate at 52 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 offences70
Vehicle crime46
Drugs38
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Good1567 pupils0.3 km
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Kisharon School

Good63 pupils0.3 km
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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Outstanding683 pupils0.6 km
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Sunnyfields Primary School

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Bell Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good481 pupils1.0 km
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Hendon School

Good1244 pupils1.0 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
  • MoyoLondon0.9 km
  • Cafe ChiBo0.5 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

34 nearby
  • Brent Cross Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Dexmoor Limited Stratford Centre0.9 km
  • Bennetts News1.0 km
  • Ayelets0.8 km
  • B Kosher0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.7 km
  • CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.7 km
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
  • The Claddagh Ring0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
  • Hyper Food Centre0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hendon1.9 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway2.7 km
  • Cricklewood4.0 km