HA8 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montrose Avenue, 0.5km from Watling in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Burnt Oak ward and the Hendon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HA8 0DY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00000660 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTROSE AVENUE, HA8 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTROSE AVENUE, HA8 0DY.
429
34
£ 51,000 /yr
39%
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
HA8 0DY has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 0DY. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Flat
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HA8 0DY has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Goldbeaters Primary School
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Barnfield Primary School
Woodcroft Primary School
Menorah Foundation School
Shalom Noam Primary School
The Orion Primary School
Saracens High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Getir UK Ltd1.0 km
- Getir UK Ltd1.0 km
- Colindale Local0.9 km
- Bahar Halal Meat0.7 km
- Burnt Oak Newstall0.5 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Oishi Tasty Sushi1.0 km
- Coconut Tree1.0 km
- Ariya Kitchen0.6 km
- HASNIM Restaurant0.7 km
- Farsi London0.6 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Royal China One1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Chicken Land1.0 km
- Ichiban1.0 km
- Very Duck1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blarneys Free House0.8 km
- The Chandos Arms1.0 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- The Pearl Lounge1.0 km
- Hind & Hart0.8 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Oheneba Groceries0.4 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Maya Food Centre0.8 km
- The Coop0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.3 km
- Hendon2.8 km
- Kenton3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: HA80DY · Data under Open Government Licence