Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

CUMBRIAN GARDENS, NW2 1EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

490

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines NW2 1EL — 63% 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 4.1% year-on-year.

home £640,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW2 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Cumbrian Gardens, 0.6km from Cricklewood in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Cricklewood ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW2 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00001089 (shared with 8 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 1EL. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed31.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 670,000

8 sales · Mean £ 624,828

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

NW2 1EL has low crime rates — 43 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 behaviour103
Violence and sexual offences82
Burglary27
Other theft26
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Claremont Primary School

Good325 pupils0.3 km
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Childs Hill Primary School

Good471 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 pupils0.8 km
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Rimon Jewish Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.9 km
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Whitefield School

Good790 pupils1.0 km
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Mapledown School

Good104 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Matalan0.8 km
  • Happiness Market0.8 km
  • Home Chocolate Factory Ltd0.8 km
  • Cricklewood Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Khan Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Barretts0.9 km
  • Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute0.7 km
  • The Cricklewood Club0.7 km
  • Lounge 4:040.9 km
  • Lucky 7 - Wine Bar0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood0.7 km
  • The Manor Health CLub0.8 km
  • Ludettino0.7 km
  • AT HOTIX0.8 km
  • Parkway 3290.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Euro Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Fair Deal0.8 km
  • Food & Wine0.7 km
  • WICKES0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner0.9 km
  • Nakhon Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Best Mangal0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • Palm Hotel0.6 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cricklewood0.7 km
  • Brondesbury Station2.3 km
  • West Hampstead Thameslink2.4 km