Postcode report
Is NW4 4NY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NW4 4NY: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW4 4NY is a postcode in West Hendon, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW4 4NY, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW4 4NY are health and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NW4 4NY is based on Barnet 031 Census 2021. It covers 7,624 residents, 5,086 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 47% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near NW4 4NY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £847k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW4 4NY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW4 4NY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NW4 4NY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 306 HMO licences, 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NW4 4NY
Is NW4 4NY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW4 4NY?
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 NW4 4NY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NW4 4NY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NW4 4NY?
LocaleIQ matched NW4 4NY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW4 4NY?
The latest median sold price is £847k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW4 4NY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 306 HMO licences, 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.