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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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £521,000 in Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats17£391,000£6,646
Semi-Detached12£707,500£7,068
Terraced11£565,000£6,222

10 years median price trend in Cricklewood

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

All postcodes in Cricklewood

NW21EP

Dairyman Close

NW21HD

Cricklewood Lane

NW21TR

Claremont Road

NW21FB

Swannell Way

NW21BX

Brent Terrace

NW26QN

Campion Terrace

NW21ED

Cumbrian Gardens

NW28AQ

Cricklewood

NW22RY

Horton Avenue

NW21AP

Claremont Road

NW21BW

Romney Row

NW21AG

Claremont Road

NW21QP

Cheviot Gardens

NW21DG

Clitterhouse Road

NW28AL

Cricklewood

NW21DR

Swannell Way

NW21EL

Cumbrian Gardens

NW26QG

Burlington Parade

NW22DL

Woodley Crescent

NW21FF

Cricklewood

NW23DS

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21DT

Swannell Way

NW21AH

Claremont Road

NW21LZ

Brent Cross Gardens

NW22DS

Cricklewood

NW21PY

Cheviot Gardens

NW21ES

Broadway Retail Park

NW21PB

Pennine Drive

NW26ND

Edgware Road

NW21NT

Pennine Parade

NW23AA

Elm Grove

NW21QJ

Cheviot Gardens

NW21QU

Cotswold Gardens

NW21DF

Cricklewood

NW22SE

Galsworthy Road

NW22SP

Marnham Avenue

NW26QD

Cricklewood Broadway

NW22SJ

Besant Close

NW21JH

Grampian Gardens

NW28AD

Ribbon Lane

NW21AY

Prayle Grove

NW21AT

Prayle Grove

NW22DN

Cricklewood Lane

NW23AD

Yew Grove

NW21TJ

Whitefield Avenue

NW22RT

Westcroft Close

NW21BD

Prayle Grove

NW21NJ

Pennine Drive

NW21DL

Clitterhouse Road

NW21EF

Cumbrian Gardens

NW22DQ

Cricklewood Lane

NW23BN

Cricklewood

NW21NG

Pennine Drive

NW21EJ

Cumbrian Gardens

NW23LS

Oak Grove

NW21HG

Cricklewood Lane

NW21FH

Cricklewood

NW21ET

Cricklewood Lane

NW21TU

Claremont Road

NW21QG

Cheviot Gate

NW21EX

Cricklewood Lane

NW21BE

Prayle Grove

NW21DZ

Cricklewood

NW21AX

Wallcote Avenue

NW21XQ

Marble Drive

NW21PJ

Quantock Gardens

NW28AT

Cricklewood

NW26NH

Edgware Road

NW28AG

Cricklewood

NW21FE

Claremont Road

NW28AR

Cricklewood

NW22NB

Hendon Way

NW21QA

Cheviot Gardens

NW26QL

Needham Terrace

NW21QS

Cotswold Gate

NW21BR

Claremont Road

NW21BA

Prayle Grove

NW22SH

Galsworthy Road

NW22RG

Lichfield Road

NW21AB

Claremont Road

NW21BH

Caney Mews

NW21NU

Pennine Drive

NW28AE

Ribbon Lane

NW21BY

Brent Terrace

NW21LS

Tilling Road

NW21NY

Pennine Drive

NW22RJ

Westcroft Way

NW21XD

Cricklewood

NW28AA

Parkview Avenue

NW28AP

Cricklewood

NW21EW

Claremont Road

NW21HH

Cricklewood Lane

NW26GR

Wilkinson Close

NW21TS

Claremont Road

NW21DN

Clitterhouse Road

NW21FG

Cricklewood

NW21LT

Brent Terrace

NW21QH

Cheviot Gardens

NW26NJ

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21XB

Marble Drive

Data Sources

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