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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, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cricklewood is £64,425 per year. There are 2 schools in Cricklewood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
29.5%
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

Median price£522,000
Price per sq ft£617
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£401K – £715K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £891,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricklewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£715,000£641
Terraced10£577,500£575
Flats14£400,500£627

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricklewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414,000£570,000£500,000
2017£347,500£593,500£468,000
2018£433,125£650,000£447,500
2019£490,000£624,500£485,000
2020£317,000£650,000£517,100
2021£383,188£645,000£670,000
2022£417,500£680,000£540,000
2023£470,000£645,000£500,000
2024£525,000£655,000£513,000
2025£505,000£700,000£537,500
2026£367,500£788,000£577,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£544£601
2017£515£588£527
2018£615£541£562
2019£666£628£548
2020£594£599£467
2021£617£602£468
2022£643£655£591
2023£660£654£546
2024£717£657£615
2025£753£641£590
2026£636£625£677
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricklewood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cricklewood ward.

Local councillors

Alan Schneiderman

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Anne Clarke

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Cricklewood

Is Cricklewood safe?

Cricklewood records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cricklewood?

The median sale price in Cricklewood is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cricklewood?

Cricklewood has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cricklewood?

Cricklewood scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cricklewood sits around rank 6,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cricklewood?

The average household income in Cricklewood is around £64,425 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cricklewood?

Cricklewood is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alan Schneiderman (Labour Party) and Anne Clarke (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Cricklewood

NW26QE

Gratton Terrace

NW26GQ

Wilkinson Close

NW21NS

Pennine Drive

NW21AR

Prayle Grove

NW28AU

Cricklewood

NW23EE

Cricklewood Broadway

NW23LJ

Ash Grove

NW21XE

Jade Close

NW21EA

Cleveland Gardens

NW22SD

Galsworthy Road

NW22SR

Howard Close

NW23LL

Ash Grove

NW21FA

Swannell Way

NW22RE

Lichfield Road

NW26LW

Geron Way

NW21QR

Cotswold Gardens

NW21AQ

Dover Close

NW28AB

Ribbon Lane

NW22SS

Marnham Avenue

NW21HB

Cricklewood

NW22SL

Besant Road

NW21QT

Cotswold Gardens

NW22SB

Galsworthy Road

NW22RH

Westcroft Way

NW21PH

Quantock Gardens

NW21JJ

Hendon Way

NW28AS

Cricklewood

NW21AF

Brent Terrace

NW21QN

Cheviot Gardens

NW23LN

Ash Grove

NW26GP

Wilkinson Close

NW21QB

Cheviot Gardens

NW26GJ

Geron Way

NW21AU

Wallcote Avenue

NW21TD

Handley Grove

NW21RR

Donoghue Business Park

NW23AE

Elm Grove

NW21NL

Pennine Drive

NW21TT

Claremont Road

NW21PG

Cotswold Gardens

NW22SG

Galsworthy Road

NW21EH

Cumbrian Gardens

NW21XF

Amber Grove

NW21DU

Cleveland Gardens

NW23AB

Yew Grove

NW21DA

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21PN

Cotswold Gardens

NW21FD

Haider Close

NW21DE

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW22SA

Horton Avenue

NW21PE

Cotswold Gardens

NW21DD

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW26QP

Cricklewood Broadway

NW26QH

Midland Terrace

NW21JG

Grampian Gardens

NW21LP

Tilling Road

NW22RL

Westcroft Way

NW21PL

Cotswold Gardens

NW28AW

Cricklewood

NW26QW

Cricklewood Broadway

NW23EB

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21DX

Cleveland Gardens

NW26PF

Gratton Terrace

NW21NH

Pennine Drive

NW28AH

Cricklewood

NW21RW

Claremont Road

NW28AF

Choral Street

NW26GW

Edgware Road

NW21NP

Pennine Drive

NW21EY

Crown Terrace

NW23DY

Depot Approach

NW22NA

Hendon Way

NW21TB

Claremont Road

NW21QE

Cheviot Gardens

NW21BB

Prayle Grove

NW21PX

Chiltern Gardens

NW26GH

Edgware Road

NW28AZ

Cricklewood

NW21DB

Clitterhouse Crescent

NW21NX

Pennine Drive

NW21PU

Chiltern Gardens

NW22SN

Besant Road

NW21BU

Claremont Road

NW21XA

Jade Close

NW21AS

Prayle Grove

NW28AX

Cricklewood

NW21DH

Clitterhouse Road

NW21EU

Edward Close

NW21EB

Cumbrian Gardens

NW22RN

Lichfield Road

NW26QJ

Johnston Terrace

NW21FJ

Cricklewood

NW21PA

Pennine Drive

NW21NN

Pennine Drive

NW26LJ

Edgware Road

NW21DY

Cleveland Gardens

NW28AN

Cricklewood

NW21HL

Cricklewood

NW21AJ

Claremont Way

NW21DJ

Clitterhouse Road