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Colindale North

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About

Colindale North is a residential and industrial ward located in the London Borough of Barnet. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, modern apartment developments, and several business parks. Its main thoroughfares, such as Edgware Road and the A5, support significant traffic and local commerce. The presence of the Royal Air Force Museum, housed in historic hangars, is a major local institution and draws visitors from across the city.

The ward includes large open spaces like the Welsh Harp Reservoir, a Site of Special Scientific Interest that provides a contrast to the built-up surroundings. Development continues with new housing projects, particularly around the Colindale tube station area on the Northern line. The local economy is supported by retail parks and light industrial units, serving both the resident population and the wider north London region.

Area overview

On average Colindale North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colindale North is £65,874 per year. There are 3 schools in Colindale North: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Colindale North is home to around 12,060 people, with a population density of about 11,510.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Colindale North Population
12,060
Population density
11,510.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.56(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.09(+20%)
Drugs
9.95(+63%)
Vehicle crime
8.71(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,329
19.31%
African
2,130
17.66%
Other White
2,108
17.48%
Other Asian
1,254
10.4%
Other
871
7.22%
Total population: 12,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,900
42.34%
No qualifications
1,770
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,200
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
915
9.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 9,211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,054
23.57%
Social rents from council
962
21.51%
Other social rented
943
21.09%
Owns with a mortgage
843
18.85%
Owns outright
396
8.86%
Total households: 4,472

Property prices in Colindale North

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Colindale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £662,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colindale North 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 Colindale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats35£325,000
Semi-Detached2£552,500
Terraced10£427,500

10 years median price trend in Colindale North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colindale North.

Data Sources

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