NW4 1BX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Finchley Lane, 0.8km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW4 1BX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00001199 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BX.
347
32
£ 51,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NW4 1BX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32). Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1BX. The average age is 32.1. 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
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW4 1BX is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bell Lane Primary School
Kisharon School
Hendon School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Independent Jewish Day School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Sunnyfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Hendon International Food0.9 km
- Hendon Newsagents1.0 km
- Rontec Hendon Way0.9 km
- Dexmoor Limited Stratford Centre0.4 km
- Urja News0.4 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- MoyoLondon0.7 km
- BB Grill House0.5 km
- Cafe ChiBo0.3 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX.BUILDING GREGGS0.6 km
- Desire0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.6 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.6 km
- The Greyhound0.5 km
- The Arena Club0.9 km
- The Bodhran PH1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- NISA LOCAL0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- Evo Supermart Ltd1.0 km
- Hyper Food Centre0.3 km
- Tesco Metro0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Global Kebab House0.9 km
- Mooboo0.3 km
- Cuisine King0.2 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.2 km
- Its Pizza Time0.2 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon1.7 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.3 km
- Cricklewood3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW41BX · Data under Open Government Licence