NW7 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Sanders Lane, 1.5km from Page Street in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Totteridge & Woodside ward and the Hendon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW7 1BJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k, up 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW7 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00001272 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDERS LANE, NW7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDERS LANE, NW7 1BJ.
333
34
£ 59,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW7 1BJ 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
With 50% social renting, NW7 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW7 1BJ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 465,000
9 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW7 1BJ is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millbrook Park Primary School
Dollis Primary School
Frith Manor Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Copthall School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Pardes House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bittacy Hill Food & Wine0.6 km
- Kosher Cuisine0.6 km
- Elias Fish0.6 km
- Mill Hill Mini Market0.9 km
- The Bagel Place0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mero's0.6 km
- Day Of The Raj0.5 km
- Fry Days0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- The Best Kebab0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cake Create0.9 km
- KAUAI MILL HILL0.2 km
- Gee Gee's Cafe1.0 km
- Silver Service Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Finchley Golf Club0.7 km
- Hendon Golf Club0.6 km
- Adam & Eve0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Thornfield Supermarket0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway2.6 km
- Hendon3.7 km
- Oakleigh Park4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Hill East Underground Station0.2 km
- Mill Hill East Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence