HA8 9YG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Botham Close, 0.5km from Watling in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Burnt Oak ward and the Hendon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HA8 9YG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for HA8 9YG are sourced from Output Area E00000649 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTHAM CLOSE, HA8 9YG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTHAM CLOSE, HA8 9YG.
340
31
£ 51,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HA8 9YG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
72% of homes in HA8 9YG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HA8 9YG. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 217,500
3 sales · Mean £ 230,683
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HA8 9YG is moderate at 64 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
Watling Park School
Northgate School
Menorah Foundation School
Shalom Noam Primary School
Edgware Primary School
Barnfield Primary School
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Deansbrook Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Burnt Oak Wines0.5 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.5 km
- Pooles Newsagent0.4 km
- SR Food City0.5 km
- 120 (Hendon) SQN0.4 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Ming Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Bang Bang Chicken0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chicken0.9 km
- Chicken City0.4 km
- Chicken Valley/ Just Gourmet/ Oleevo0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Inn0.8 km
- Blarneys Free House0.6 km
- The VIP Lounge0.9 km
- Edgware Ex-Servicemans Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bedidi0.6 km
- Lekki Kitchen0.6 km
- MUNCH EXPRESS0.5 km
- Unitas Youth Zone1.0 km
- Aviv Restaurant1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Costcutters0.5 km
- Ousheng Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- London Edgware Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill Broadway1.4 km
- Hendon3.6 km
- Kenton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.5 km
- Burnt Oak Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HA89YG · Data under Open Government Licence