NW4 1BY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Finchley Lane, 0.7km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW4 1BY 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £505k, down 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00001196 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BY.
369
31
£ 51,700 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NW4 1BY — age 31, 38% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1BY. The average age is 31.5. 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
£ 497,500
24 sales · Mean £ 478,541
Semi-Detached
£ 730,000
3 sales · Mean £ 753,333
Detached
£ 1,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW4 1BY is moderate at 75 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.
school Local Schools
Bell Lane Primary School
Kisharon School
Hendon School
Independent Jewish Day School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Chalgrove Primary School
Hasmonean Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Bennetts News0.4 km
- Ayelets0.4 km
- B Kosher0.4 km
- Bucharest0.5 km
- Damian Supermarket0.5 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Temple Fortune Club0.9 km
- Fitness Pod At Middlesex University0.8 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR0.8 km
- The Greyhound0.7 km
- The Claddagh Ring0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Hello Pizzas0.9 km
- Hyper Pizza0.4 km
- Real Beijing0.4 km
- MoyoLondon0.9 km
- BB Grill House0.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza0.5 km
- Hummus Bar Express0.4 km
- Mooboo0.4 km
- Cuisine King0.4 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tapuach / Sushi Fix0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.6 km
- Hyper Food Centre0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon1.9 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.4 km
- Cricklewood3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW41BY · Data under Open Government Licence