Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

HOPE CLOSE, NW4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPE CLOSE, NW4 1AY.

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Population

610

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW4 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines NW4 1AY — 49% 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 6.4% year-on-year.

home £432,350 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Hope Close, 0.4km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Finchley Church End ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.

Within the NW4 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00000997 (shared with 19 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 NW4 1AY. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
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

Flat

£ 488,000

70 sales · Mean £ 493,658

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

NW4 1AY has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime25
Drugs23
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Hasmonean High School for Boys

Outstanding683 pupils0.4 km
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Kisharon School

Good63 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Good1567 pupils0.7 km
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Sunnyfields Primary School

Good259 pupils1.1 km
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Chalgrove Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.1 km
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Bell Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.2 km
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Hasmonean High School for Girls

594 pupils1.2 km
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Dollis Primary School

Good481 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Afg Hendon Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Dena Food Centre0.9 km
  • Natrual Market0.9 km
  • Mill Hill Mini Market0.9 km
  • Fair Price Foods0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.8 km
  • Hendon Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • The Claddagh Ring0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Buns N Shakes0.9 km
  • Park Life Café Barnet Coptall Leisure0.8 km
  • Sunny Hill Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Tasty Grill0.8 km
  • Venezia0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Cuisine King0.8 km
  • Farnado Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Its Pizza Time0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • Walli's0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hendon2.3 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway2.7 km
  • Cricklewood4.3 km