Postcode local report
NW2 2LX local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Barnet
LocaleIQ report for NW2 2LX: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW2 2LX
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW2 2LX sits in Childs Hill, Barnet. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (10/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 10/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-1% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,310 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 4278 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 21 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 332 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabHighway improvement works on Carriageway
Highway improvement works (Works planned) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: Road closure.
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 - 389 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Highway improvement works on Carriageway
Highway improvement works (Works planned) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: Road closure.
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 - 396 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by HYPEROPTIC LTD. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 433 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 49 Hendon Way London NW2 2LX
licensed hmo for up to 8 residents.
11 Sep 2025 - 0 m - Barnet HMO Register
Licensed HMO at ,"Crewys Ltd, 741B Finchley Road, London, NW11 8DL, 4 HMOL/24/00271
licensed hmo for up to 741 residents.
20 Apr 2026 - 568 m - Barnet HMO Register
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 627 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by HYPEROPTIC LTD. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 665 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 276 Cricklewood Lane London NW2 2PU
licensed hmo for up to 12 residents.
30 Jan 2026 - 212 m - Barnet HMO Register
Nearby context for NW2 2LX
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Common questions about NW2 2LX
Is NW2 2LX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 10/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW2 2LX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW2 2LX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW2 2LX?
LocaleIQ matched NW2 2LX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.