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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

NW22RF

Lichfield Road

NW22DW

Woodley Crescent

NW21LW

Tilling Road

NW21PD

Pennine Drive

NW23EA

Kara Way

NW21QL

Malvern Gardens

NW21XG

Pearl Close

NW23DU

Cricklewood Broadway

NW21TG

Claremont Road

NW21TL

Whitefield Avenue

NW21NR

Pennine Drive

NW23LP

Oak Grove

NW21LJ

Brent Terrace

NW23DX

Depot Approach

NW21HJ

Cricklewood Lane

NW28AJ

Cricklewood

NW26GN

Wilkinson Close

Data Sources

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