NW2 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prayle Grove, 0.2km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW2 1AS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00001061 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1AS.
465
37
£ 48,500 /yr
41%
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
NW2 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1AS. The average age is 36.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW2 1AS is moderate at 78 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
Mapledown School
Whitefield School
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Menorah Primary School
Claremont Primary School
Hasmonean Primary School
Parkfield Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Grodz0.9 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Reich's Takeaway1.0 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- La Fiesta0.9 km
- Leon Restaurant0.7 km
- Sizzle0.7 km
- The Canteen @ Brent Cross0.7 km
- The Kanteen0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station0.9 km
- Kosher Kingdom0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.7 km
- Lola's Cupcakes0.6 km
- Amors Take Away0.9 km
- Chick0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.4 km
- King Solomon Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood1.5 km
- Hendon1.7 km
- Brondesbury Station3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21AS · Data under Open Government Licence