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NW4 2FR

Hendon

Barnet

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Detailed insights for NW4 2FR

Overview

Postcode NW4 2FR is located in a major urban area, within the Hendon ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Hendon Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hendon Central is £65,463 per year. The nearest station is Hendon Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brent Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
62.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hendon Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hendon Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.4%

Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hendon Central is £65,463 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from NW4 2FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hendon Central near NW4 2FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hendon Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW4 2FR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4

Hendon Central

Northern

Walking directions to Hendon Central
0.8 mi

3

Brent Cross

Northern

Walking directions to Brent Cross
0.9 mi

3,4

Hendon

Thameslink

Walking directions to Hendon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW4 2FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrent ParkLargeWalking directions to Brent Park
0.4 miHendon ParkLargeWalking directions to Hendon Park
0.4 miGrove ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
18,397.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.29(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.49(+14%)
Shoplifting
35(+250%)
Vehicle crime
12.15(+30%)
Drugs
11.67(+88%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
27.18%
African
52
18.12%
Other White
52
18.12%
Other
37
12.89%
Indian
17
5.92%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
32.57%
No qualifications
46
21.1%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
59.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
20.79%
Owns outright
7
6.93%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.93%
Other social rented
3
2.97%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Hendon

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£569
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£383K – £873K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £569 per square foot) in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£1,200,000£623
Semi-Detached30£775,000£528
Terraced19£695,000£556
Flats44£357,500£553

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,400,000£400,000£827,500£681,000
2017£1,400,000£405,000£750,000£649,250
2018£1,262,500£400,000£805,000£640,000
2019£1,220,000£419,000£720,000£630,000
2020£1,500,000£325,000£805,000£622,500
2021£1,525,000£375,000£876,500£670,000
2022£1,505,000£420,000£907,500£787,975
2023£1,550,000£401,250£1,000,000£671,250
2024£1,070,000£407,500£792,250£808,000
2025£1,326,500£365,750£850,000£655,000
2026£1,192,500£390,000£705,000£763,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£509£582£549£520
2017£631£557£538£572
2018£662£516£559£562
2019£669£518£537£498
2020£620£481£517£537
2021£640£539£576£607
2022£703£557£599£602
2023£623£545£648£611
2024£642£549£597£604
2025£610£524£568£606
2026£635£577£492£516
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hendon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 2FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 2FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 79, Upper Fosters, New Brent Street, London, NW4 2DNFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Aug 2025127A, Brent Street, London, NW4 2DXFlatsLeasehold£355,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 27, Sentinel House, Sentinel Square, London, NW4 2ENFlatsLeasehold£165,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 30, Sentinel House, Sentinel Square, London, NW4 2ENFlatsLeasehold£315,000
08 Jul 2025Flat 5, Sentinel House, Sentinel Square, London, NW4 2ENFlatsLeasehold£284,000

Schools

In the NW4 2FR postcode area, located within Hendon Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW4 2FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBrampton CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBeth Jacob Grammar School for GirlsOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableTiferes High SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW4 2FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW4 2FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express73-77 Brent Street, London, NW4 2DXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHFC Hyper Food Centre3 Bell Lane, London, NW4 2BPWalking directions to HFC Hyper Food Centre
0.1 miTapuach108 Brent Street, London, NW4 2HHWalking directions to Tapuach
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodFinchley Lane, Barnet, NW4 1DPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miCo-op FoodBabington Road, Barnet, NW4 4FDWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW4 2FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Prager

Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Asher Isaac Bennett

Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shimon Ryde

Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Pinto-Duschinsky

Hendon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyHendonE14001279
WardHendonE05013643
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hendon CentralE02000055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 032EE01000245
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2026-03-01

Frequently asked questions about NW4 2FR

Is NW4 2FR (Hendon Central) safe?

The area around NW4 2FR records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NW4 2FR?

The median sale price around NW4 2FR in Hendon Central is £650,000 (about £569 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW4 2FR?

There are 20 schools close to NW4 2FR, including Brampton College, Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls (Requires improvement) and Tiferes High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW4 2FR?

The closest station to NW4 2FR is Hendon Central in TfL zone 3,4, about 555 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW4 2FR?

NW4 2FR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW4 2FR (Hendon Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hendon covering NW4 2FR is David Pinto-Duschinsky (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Prager (Conservative and Unionist Party), Asher Isaac Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Shimon Ryde (Conservative and Unionist Party).