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NW4 2HN

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Hendon

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Overview

Postcode NW4 2HN 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 average crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brent Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hendon Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hendon Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 49 ft away from NW4 2HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hendon Central near NW4 2HN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW4 2HN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4

Hendon Central

Northern

Walking directions to Hendon Central
0.7 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 2HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrent ParkLargeWalking directions to Brent Park
0.3 miHendon ParkLargeWalking directions to Hendon Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
6,949.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.08(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-59%)
Vehicle crime
9.04(-4%)
Other theft
7.61(-33%)
Public order
5.71(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
39.63%
Other White
117
30.71%
Other
38
9.97%
Indian
23
6.04%
Irish
10
2.62%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
54.02%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.79%
No qualifications
39
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
51.35%
Owns outright
35
23.65%
Owns with a mortgage
28
18.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.38%
Shared ownership
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 2HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 2HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202570, Brent Street, London, NW4 2ESDetachedFreehold£1,200,000
02 Mar 2026Flat 17, Crest Court, The Crest, London, NW4 2HLFlatsLeasehold£280,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 11, Crest Court, The Crest, London, NW4 2HLFlatsLeasehold£250,000
15 Aug 2025106, Brent Street, London, NW4 2HHOtherFreehold£715,000
26 Sept 202520, St Peters Court, London, NW4 2HGFlatsLeasehold£645,000

Schools

In the NW4 2HN postcode area, located within Hendon Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW4 2HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHendon SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableBeth Jacob Grammar School for GirlsOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySaracens Bell LaneAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW4 2HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTapuach108 Brent Street, London, NW4 2HHWalking directions to Tapuach
0.1 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
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodFinchley Lane, Barnet, NW4 1DPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miSupersaveWatford Way, Barnet, NW4 3ADWalking directions to Supersave

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 2HN, 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 032AE01000237
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW4 2HN

Is NW4 2HN (Hendon Central) safe?

The area around NW4 2HN records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2HN?

The median sale price around NW4 2HN 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 2HN?

There are 20 schools close to NW4 2HN, including Hendon School (Good), Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls (Requires improvement) and Saracens Bell Lane. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW4 2HN?

The closest station to NW4 2HN is Hendon Central in TfL zone 3,4, about 584 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW4 2HN?

NW4 2HN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hendon covering NW4 2HN 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).