NW4 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Ashley Lane, 0.3km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Finchley Church End ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
Within the NW4 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, up 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00000997 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY LANE, NW4 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY LANE, NW4 1AX.
610
33
£ 60,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW4 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines NW4 1AX — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1AX. The average age is 32.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 441,000
6 sales · Mean £ 480,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW4 1AX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Kisharon School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Chalgrove Primary School
Bell Lane Primary School
Sunnyfields Primary School
Dollis Primary School
Hasmonean High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Eclair Cake0.8 km
- Chipping Barnet Food Bank0.9 km
- BP Simply Foods0.9 km
- Afg Hendon Food And Wine0.8 km
- Dena Food Centre0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Nu Nosh0.9 km
- Super Wok0.8 km
- Buns N Shakes0.9 km
- Park Life Café Barnet Coptall Leisure0.9 km
- Sunny Hill Park Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Greyhound0.9 km
- Hendon Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- The Claddagh Ring0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Cuisine King0.8 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.8 km
- Its Pizza Time0.9 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- Walli's0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon2.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway2.8 km
- Cricklewood4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW41AX · Data under Open Government Licence