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About

Hendon ward is a primarily residential area in the London Borough of Barnet, situated to the west of the A41 and north of the A406 North Circular Road. It contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Brent Reservoir, also known as the Welsh Harp, which provides a large area for water sports and wildlife. The ward is anchored by Hendon itself, a district with a historic core centred on Church Road and the 11th-century St Mary's Church.

The area is home to Middlesex University's main campus and the Hendon campus of the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. Its housing stock is a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and later apartment developments. The presence of the Metropolitan Police's training college and museum on Aerodrome Road is a notable local institution, reflecting the area's historical connection to aviation and policing.

Area overview

On average Hendon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hendon is £72,247 per year. There are 18 schools in Hendon: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Hendon is home to around 21,981 people, with a population density of about 6,559.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Hendon Population
21,981
Population density
6,559.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.25(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.66(-19%)
Vehicle crime
11.33(+17%)
Shoplifting
10.19(+1%)
Other theft
8.73(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,822
35.58%
Other White
5,681
25.84%
Other
2,336
10.63%
Indian
1,202
5.47%
Other Asian
1,135
5.16%
Total population: 21,983

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,031
46.75%
No qualifications
2,676
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
2,504
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,604
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,172
6.82%
Total 16+ residents: 17,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,621
43.8%
Owns outright
1,785
21.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,738
21.02%
Social rents from council
438
5.3%
Other social rented
371
4.49%
Total households: 8,268

Property prices in Hendon

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hendon 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 Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£1,400,000
Flats53£375,000
Semi-Detached36£850,000
Terraced17£655,000

10 years median price trend in Hendon

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

All postcodes in Hendon

NW44QY

St Anns Court

NW49JB

Brampton Grove

NW41AQ

Finchley Lane

NW41DG

Finchley Lane

NW41QW

Mulberry Close

NW41SL

Sunny Gardens Road

NW41TN

Parson Street

NW42AJ

Green Walk

NW42DH

New Brent Street

NW42ET

Brent Street

NW42HP

Golders Rise

NW44AR

The Burroughs

NW44EA

Church Road

NW49HG

Brampton Grove

NW41AH

Downage

NW41DJ

Finchley Lane

NW42QJ

Shirehall Park

NW43RB

Renters Avenue

NW44DQ

Lodge Road

NW44EJ

Somerset Road

NW44LJ

St Marys Crescent

NW44UH

Brampton Grove

NW42AB

Foster Street

NW42FP

Hendon

NW42RH

Aprey Gardens

NW42TG

Queens Road

NW44AU

Burroughs Gardens

NW119LJ

Brentmead Place

NW42AT

Carol Close

NW42BY

Belle Vue Estate

NW42JH

Hillview Gardens

NW42JR

Hillview Gardens

NW42LN

Holmfield Avenue

NW44SJ

Selborne Gardens

NW44SL

Watford Way

NW44UP

Hendale Avenue

NW41QH

Florence Street

NW41RY

Sunny Gardens Road

NW43QT

Denehurst Gardens

NW44DJ

Hendon

NW44QU

Sunningfields Road

NW41QB

Parson Street

NW42DP

Hendon

NW43BU

The Burroughs

NW44BL

The Burroughs

NW44EP

Somerset Road

NW44LG

Wheatley Close

NW44LR

Hendale Avenue

NW41QG

Florence Street

NW42BT

Bell Lane

NW42HG

St Peters Court

NW42NF

Woodburn Close

NW44HX

The Burroughs

NW44TE

Watford Way

NW44TG

Watford Way

NW44UJ

Watford Way

NW41AP

Rowsley Avenue

NW41HN

Great North Way

NW41SG

Sunny Gardens Road

NW42RP

Victoria Road

NW44SH

Selborne Gardens

NW119JU

Bridge Lane

NW41HL

Garrick Drive

NW41HR

Downage

NW41SJ

Sunny Gardens Road

NW42AG

Green Lane

NW42AH

Green Lane

NW42JU

Kings Close

NW42LP

Holmfield Avenue

NW42SD

Albert Road

NW43QP

Beaufort Gardens

NW44BX

Brampton Grove

NW44HF

The Burroughs

NW44RA

Sunningfields Road

NW44SZ

Canberra Close

NW44TF

Watford Way

NW42DL

New Brent Street

NW42LB

Southbourne Crescent

NW43NE

Hendon Way

NW44TQ

Watford Way

NW44TR

Watford Way

NW41AR

Downage

NW41BT

Glebe Crescent

NW42BU

Belle Vue Estate

NW42HN

The Crest

NW42TH

Queens Road

NW43BG

Brent Cross Gardens

NW44LA

Church End

NW44QZ

Church Road

NW41JA

Sunny Gardens Parade

NW41QT

Parson Street

NW41RT

Sunny Gardens Road

NW42DN

New Brent Street

NW42JT

Kings Close

NW42LY

Holmdale Gardens

NW44AX

The Burroughs

NW44EB

Church Road

NW44EE

Ravenshurst Avenue

NW44JE

Greyhound Hill

NW44TD

Watford Way

Data Sources

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