NW4 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Finchley Lane, 0.6km from Holders Hill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Hendon ward and the Hendon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW4 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00001196 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCHLEY LANE, NW4 1BW.
369
31
£ 51,700 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NW4 1BW — age 31, 38% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £595k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW4 1BW. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 595,000
1 sales · Mean £ 595,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW4 1BW is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bell Lane Primary School
Kisharon School
Independent Jewish Day School
Chalgrove Primary School
Hendon School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Hasmonean Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bennetts News0.6 km
- Ayelets0.6 km
- B Kosher0.6 km
- Bucharest0.7 km
- Damian Supermarket0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Temple Fortune Club0.7 km
- Fitness Pod At Middlesex University1.0 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX. BUILDING BAR1.0 km
- The Greyhound0.9 km
- The Claddagh Ring0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Hyper Pizza0.6 km
- Real Beijing0.6 km
- BB Grill House0.7 km
- Cafe ChiBo0.8 km
- CHARTWELLS - MDX.BUILDING GREGGS1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Flamy Grill/ Five Star Pizza0.6 km
- Hummus Bar Express0.6 km
- Mooboo0.6 km
- Cuisine King0.6 km
- Farnado Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tapuach / Sushi Fix0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
- Hyper Food Centre0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon2.1 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.5 km
- Cricklewood3.5 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NW41BW · Data under Open Government Licence