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Brent Cross & Staples Corner

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About

The Brent Cross & Staples Corner area is defined by major transport infrastructure, serving as a key interchange at the confluence of the North Circular Road and the M1 motorway. The landscape is dominated by large-scale retail parks, distribution warehouses, and business units, creating a primarily commercial environment. The area's identity is closely tied to the Brent Cross Shopping Centre, one of the UK's first large indoor malls, which continues to anchor the local economy.

Adjacent to the retail zones, the area transitions into residential neighbourhoods like West Hendon and Cricklewood. The presence of the Brent Reservoir, locally known as the Welsh Harp, provides a significant expanse of water and green space along its western edge, contrasting with the busy road networks. This combination of transit routes, commerce, and pockets of residential life characterises the district.

Area overview

On average Brent Cross & Staples Corner has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year. There are 3 schools in Brent Cross & Staples Corner: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Brent Cross & Staples Corner is home to around 6,958 people, with a population density of about 3,785.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Brent Cross & Staples Corner Population
6,958
Population density
3,785.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.72(+618%)
Violence and sexual offences
57.63(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.05(+109%)
Other theft
32.05(+180%)
Theft from the person
21.56(+130%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,415
20.33%
Other White
1,271
18.26%
African
708
10.17%
Other Asian
666
9.57%
Arab
558
8.02%
Total population: 6,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,156
39.45%
No qualifications
1,251
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
708
12.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
509
9.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,008
38.56%
Owns outright
416
15.91%
Social rents from council
390
14.92%
Owns with a mortgage
380
14.54%
Other social rented
326
12.47%
Total households: 2,614

Property prices in Brent Cross & Staples Corner

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 in Brent Cross & Staples Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brent Cross & Staples Corner in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brent Cross & Staples Corner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats11£363,000£5,918
Semi-Detached6£568,500£6,879
Terraced11£520,000£6,222

10 years median price trend in Brent Cross & Staples Corner

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brent Cross & Staples Corner.

All postcodes in Brent Cross & Staples Corner

NW21LS

Tilling Road

NW119EH

Hamilton Road

NW21XB

Marble Drive

NW21XD

Cricklewood

NW43FY

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW21AJ

Claremont Way

NW43UE

Layfield Close

NW21EU

Edward Close

NW43FQ

Prince Charles Drive

NW21BU

Claremont Road

NW21EY

Crown Terrace

NW21LX

Adrian Avenue

NW43FL

Prince Charles Drive

NW26QJ

Johnston Terrace

NW23DS

Cricklewood Broadway

NW43SB

Sevington Road

NW21DN

Clitterhouse Road

NW43TY

Sturgess Avenue

NW21EW

Claremont Road

NW21TR

Claremont Road

NW21AQ

Dover Close

NW28AL

Cricklewood

NW21AG

Claremont Road

NW21FJ

Cricklewood

NW26GH

Edgware Road

NW23AD

Yew Grove

NW21NG

Pennine Drive

NW43HR

Brent Park Road

NW21LT

Brent Terrace

NW21AU

Wallcote Avenue

NW21BH

Caney Mews

NW43UJ

Layfield Crescent

NW21BR

Claremont Road

NW21RW

Claremont Road

NW26QE

Gratton Terrace

NW43BR

Prince Charles Drive

NW43PH

Park Road

NW21DB

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21TT

Claremont Road

NW28AT

Cricklewood

NW28AS

Cricklewood

NW21BX

Brent Terrace

NW26PF

Gratton Terrace

NW28AR

Cricklewood

NW23DU

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21XA

Jade Close

NW26GN

Wilkinson Close

NW28AF

Choral Street

NW26GR

Wilkinson Close

NW43FD

Prince Charles Drive

NW21TJ

Whitefield Avenue

NW21DD

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21DF

Cricklewood

NW43FB

Prince Charles Drive

NW43FT

Prince Charles Drive

NW21LP

Tilling Road

NW21HH

Cricklewood Lane

NW43FH

Prince Charles Drive

NW43AJ

Etheridge Road

NW26GJ

Geron Way

NW21DL

Clitterhouse Road

NW21AF

Brent Terrace

NW21LW

Tilling Road

NW23EA

Kara Way

NW21LZ

Brent Cross Gardens

NW43SA

Sevington Road

NW28AP

Cricklewood

NW43PS

Park Road

NW21BA

Prayle Grove

NW43EE

Elliot Road

NW21AB

Claremont Road

NW21XE

Jade Close

NW43TU

Riverside

NW21DZ

Cricklewood

NW43FP

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW43PT

Park Road

NW21XG

Pearl Close

NW23EE

Cricklewood Broadway

NW43AY

West Hendon

NW21BW

Romney Row

NW28AH

Cricklewood

NW28AG

Cricklewood

NW26LW

Geron Way

NW26NJ

Cricklewood Broadway

NW23BN

Cricklewood

NW28AA

Parkview Avenue

NW23ED

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21RR

Donoghue Business Park

NW43PL

Park Road

NW21ES

Broadway Retail Park

NW23LL

Ash Grove

NW23AA

Elm Grove

NW26NH

Edgware Road

NW21TD

Handley Grove

NW23LJ

Ash Grove

NW23DX

Depot Approach

NW21ET

Cricklewood Lane

NW23EB

Cricklewood Broadway

NW43UH

Layfield Road

NW26QN

Campion Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.