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About

Cricklewood is a residential area situated in the northwest of the Barnet borough. The ward is bounded by the A5 Edgware Road to the east and the Brent Cross flyover to the west, creating a distinct corridor. Its housing stock is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside numerous interwar semi-detached properties and several postwar apartment blocks. The local economy centres on the Broadway shopping parade, which serves daily needs.

The area is bisected by the busy A406 North Circular Road, a major transport artery that defines much of its character. A notable local landmark is the former Claremont Road gas holders, large industrial structures that are a remnant of the area's past. Cricklewood is served by Thameslink railway services, providing direct connections into central London. Open space is provided by Gladstone Park, which features sloping lawns and a former manor house garden.

Area overview

On average Cricklewood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cricklewood is £64,516 per year. There are 3 schools in Cricklewood: 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. Cricklewood is home to around 10,723 people, with a population density of about 5,364.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Cricklewood Population
10,723
Population density
5,364.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.93(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.62(+59%)
Shoplifting
23.31(+133%)
Other theft
19.12(+67%)
Vehicle crime
13.8(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,301
21.46%
Other White
1,951
18.19%
African
1,162
10.84%
Arab
1,001
9.33%
Other Asian
913
8.51%
Total population: 10,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,446
41.01%
No qualifications
1,721
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
9.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 8,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,481
37.32%
Owns outright
701
17.67%
Owns with a mortgage
683
17.21%
Social rents from council
510
12.85%
Other social rented
440
11.09%
Total households: 3,968

Property prices in Cricklewood

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £570,600 in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,500 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats49£515,000
Semi-Detached17£700,000
Terraced10£577,500

10 years median price trend in Cricklewood

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

All postcodes in Cricklewood

NW21AG

Claremont Road

NW21BE

Prayle Grove

NW22SH

Galsworthy Road

NW26GR

Wilkinson Close

NW26QE

Gratton Terrace

NW26NJ

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21DD

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21LW

Tilling Road

NW26GQ

Wilkinson Close

NW23EA

Kara Way

NW21AB

Claremont Road

NW21DH

Clitterhouse Road

NW21EF

Cumbrian Gardens

NW21JJ

Hendon Way

NW21QJ

Cheviot Gardens

NW21QU

Cotswold Gardens

NW22RY

Horton Avenue

NW22SR

Howard Close

NW23EB

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21DZ

Cricklewood

NW26GJ

Geron Way

NW21DF

Cricklewood

NW21AR

Prayle Grove

NW21DT

Swannell Way

NW21EX

Cricklewood Lane

NW21NG

Pennine Drive

NW21PJ

Quantock Gardens

NW22NB

Hendon Way

NW26QW

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21FF

Cricklewood

NW21RR

Donoghue Business Park

NW21XF

Amber Grove

NW22RL

Westcroft Way

NW28AR

Cricklewood

NW23DY

Depot Approach

NW21ES

Broadway Retail Park

NW21FA

Swannell Way

NW21NL

Pennine Drive

NW28AT

Cricklewood

NW21AY

Prayle Grove

NW21BB

Prayle Grove

NW21EW

Claremont Road

NW21NS

Pennine Drive

NW21PD

Pennine Drive

NW21XE

Jade Close

NW21AQ

Dover Close

NW21BW

Romney Row

NW21DA

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21PG

Cotswold Gardens

NW21PN

Cotswold Gardens

NW21TL

Whitefield Avenue

NW22SA

Horton Avenue

NW22SS

Marnham Avenue

NW26LW

Geron Way

NW28AE

Ribbon Lane

NW23DU

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21AJ

Claremont Way

NW21AX

Wallcote Avenue

NW21BX

Brent Terrace

NW21PX

Chiltern Gardens

NW21TD

Handley Grove

NW26QL

Needham Terrace

NW21XD

Cricklewood

NW21NU

Pennine Drive

NW21AP

Claremont Road

NW22RG

Lichfield Road

NW22RJ

Westcroft Way

NW26ND

Edgware Road

NW26QH

Midland Terrace

NW28AS

Cricklewood

NW21EY

Crown Terrace

NW21LS

Tilling Road

NW22SN

Besant Road

NW22SP

Marnham Avenue

NW21LZ

Brent Cross Gardens

NW28AG

Cricklewood

NW21HD

Cricklewood Lane

NW21HJ

Cricklewood Lane

NW21QH

Cheviot Gardens

NW22DL

Woodley Crescent

NW22RN

Lichfield Road

NW26QJ

Johnston Terrace

NW21HB

Cricklewood

NW21EU

Edward Close

NW21XA

Jade Close

NW21FE

Claremont Road

NW21BY

Brent Terrace

NW21EB

Cumbrian Gardens

NW21QR

Cotswold Gardens

NW23ED

Cricklewood Broadway

NW23EE

Cricklewood Broadway

NW26GN

Wilkinson Close

NW21XG

Pearl Close

NW21BU

Claremont Road

NW21ED

Cumbrian Gardens

NW21NN

Pennine Drive

NW21TB

Claremont Road

NW28AH

Cricklewood

NW21EP

Dairyman Close

NW21PA

Pennine Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.