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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195 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
195
Deprivation level
8/10
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
67.84(+570%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.19(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.19(+107%)
Other theft
30.9(+165%)
Theft from the person
25.01(+139%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Brent Cross & Staples Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £891,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brent Cross & Staples Corner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats35£485,100
Semi-Detached6£625,000
Terraced12£575,000

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

NW21HL

Cricklewood

NW26QG

Burlington Parade

NW21BR

Claremont Road

NW21TS

Claremont Road

NW43HW

Brent Park Road

NW23AB

Yew Grove

NW43UG

Layfield Road

NW21TT

Claremont Road

NW43UJ

Layfield Crescent

NW21BH

Caney Mews

NW43JD

Dallas Road

NW21LT

Brent Terrace

NW21TR

Claremont Road

NW22RE

Lichfield Road

NW23BN

Cricklewood

NW28AL

Cricklewood

NW43BR

Prince Charles Drive

NW21NJ

Pennine Drive

NW28AA

Parkview Avenue

NW43UE

Layfield Close

NW43TT

Sturgess Avenue

NW23LL

Ash Grove

NW22DN

Cricklewood Lane

NW26GW

Edgware Road

NW26LJ

Edgware Road

NW21HH

Cricklewood Lane

NW26QD

Cricklewood Broadway

NW43TX

Riverside

NW21AF

Brent Terrace

NW21RW

Claremont Road

NW21XB

Marble Drive

NW26GP

Wilkinson Close

NW26QN

Campion Terrace

NW28AJ

Cricklewood

NW21ET

Cricklewood Lane

NW21TP

Claremont Road

NW23AA

Elm Grove

NW23AD

Yew Grove

NW26QP

Cricklewood Broadway

NW28AQ

Cricklewood

NW21DN

Clitterhouse Road

NW26NH

Edgware Road

NW26PF

Gratton Terrace

NW28AB

Cricklewood

NW119EH

Hamilton Road

NW23DX

Depot Approach

NW43FP

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW28AN

Cricklewood

NW21HN

Cricklewood Lane

NW21NH

Pennine Drive

NW23DS

Cricklewood Broadway

NW43FJ

Prince Charles Drive

NW21FJ

Cricklewood

NW21HG

Cricklewood Lane

NW26GH

Edgware Road

NW21AS

Prayle Grove

NW21DB

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21PY

Cheviot Gardens

NW43FE

Prince Charles Drive

NW43TU

Riverside

NW21TG

Claremont Road

NW23LN

Ash Grove

NW43EE

Elliot Road

NW43PT

Park Road

NW21DL

Clitterhouse Road

NW21DE

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21FG

Cricklewood

NW28AD

Cricklewood

NW23AE

Elm Grove

NW23LJ

Ash Grove

NW28AF

Cricklewood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.