NW2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prayle Grove, 0.3km from Brent Cross in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
The people who live in NW2 1BE are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £493k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00178828 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRAYLE GROVE, NW2 1BE.
436
36
£ 52,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
47% of NW2 1BE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1BE. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 491,500
9 sales · Mean £ 498,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW2 1BE is moderate at 67 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
Claremont Primary School
Menorah Primary School
Rimon Jewish Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Childs Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Anthropologie0.8 km
- Coco Bakery1.0 km
- Dukla Ltd1.0 km
- Gross Meat & Poultry1.0 km
- Shefa Mehadrin0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Cafe Pausa1.0 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- Shake Shack0.8 km
- Leon Restaurant0.8 km
- Sizzle0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station0.9 km
- Food & Wine1.0 km
- Kosher Kingdom1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.8 km
- Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes0.8 km
- Amors Take Away1.0 km
- Chick0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- King Solomon Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cricklewood1.3 km
- Hendon1.8 km
- Brondesbury Station3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NW21BE · Data under Open Government Licence