Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1ED.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines NW2 1ED — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

home £677,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW2 1ED is a safe, established residential area on Cumbrian Gardens, 0.7km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NW2 1ED offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £677k, down 8.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00001087 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW2 1ED. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.9%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed29.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 725,000

7 sales · Mean £ 673,000

Flat

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Terraced

£ 685,000

1 sales · Mean £ 685,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NW2 1ED has low crime rates — 38 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.

Anti-social behaviour88
Violence and sexual offences73
Burglary28
Other theft26
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good325 pupils0.5 km
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Childs Hill Primary School

Good471 pupils0.5 km
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Rimon Jewish Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Wessex Gardens Primary School

Good371 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2

Good158 pupils0.9 km
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Menorah Primary School

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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Whitefield School

Good790 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Martell Guest House0.9 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Palm Hotel0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • A D Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Express Food & Wine1.0 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • Cricklewood Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Sean's Loaf0.5 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club0.9 km
  • Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.7 km
  • The Cricklewood Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.5 km
  • Qahwah Club0.9 km
  • Ginger Polish Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ludettino0.7 km
  • AT HOTIX0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Eat Tokyo1.0 km
  • Emparo Pizza Limited1.0 km
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
  • Best Mangal0.9 km
  • Tehran Pizza & Burgers0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • WICKES0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Fair Deal1.0 km
  • Food & Wine0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cricklewood0.8 km
  • West Hampstead Thameslink2.3 km
  • Brondesbury Station2.4 km