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NW4 4LJ

St Marys Crescent

Hendon

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Detailed insights for NW4 4LJ

Overview

Postcode NW4 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Hendon ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the North Hendon & Sunny Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Hendon & Sunny Hill is £76,599 per year. The nearest station is Hendon Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunnyhill Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

North Hendon & Sunny Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

North Hendon & Sunny Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in North Hendon & Sunny Hill is £76,599 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from NW4 4LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Hendon & Sunny Hill near NW4 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hendon Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW4 4LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3,4

Hendon Central

Northern

Walking directions to Hendon Central
0.9 mi

4

Colindale

Northern

Walking directions to Colindale
1 mi

3,4

Hendon

Thameslink

Walking directions to Hendon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW4 4LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSunnyhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnyhill Park
0.3 miGrove ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,828.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.39(+54%)
Drugs
13.98(+125%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.42(-57%)
Vehicle crime
9.51(+1%)
Public order
4.47(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
32.19%
Other White
58
19.86%
Other
54
18.49%
Indian
24
8.22%
Other Asian
21
7.19%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
56.05%
No qualifications
32
12.9%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.84%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
42.4%
Owns outright
38
30.4%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 4LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW4 4LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202542, St Marys Crescent, London, NW4 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£915,000
08 May 202546, Greyhound Hill, London, NW4 4JPDetachedFreehold£812,000
10 Apr 20263, Southfields, London, NW4 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£685,000
08 Aug 20252A, Southfields, London, NW4 4NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
30 Sept 202511, Hendale Avenue, London, NW4 4LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£448,000

Schools

In the NW4 4LJ postcode area, located within North Hendon & Sunny Hill, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW4 4LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughSt Mary's and St John's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySunnyfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW4 4LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW4 4LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodBabington Road, Barnet, NW4 4FDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCostcutterThe Burroughs, Barnet, NW4 4BDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodFinchley Lane, Barnet, NW4 1DPWalking directions to M&S Simply 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 4LJ, 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)North Hendon & Sunny HillE02000054
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 031CE01000241
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW4 4LJ

Is NW4 4LJ (North Hendon & Sunny Hill) safe?

The area around NW4 4LJ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NW4 4LJ?

The median sale price around NW4 4LJ in North Hendon & Sunny Hill is £650,000 (about £569 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW4 4LJ?

There are 20 schools close to NW4 4LJ, including St Mary's and St John's CofE School (Good), Sunnyfields Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW4 4LJ?

The closest station to NW4 4LJ is Hendon Central in TfL zone 3,4, about 1,120 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW4 4LJ?

NW4 4LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,025 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW4 4LJ (North Hendon & Sunny Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hendon covering NW4 4LJ 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).