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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
26.48(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.3(-2%)
Vehicle crime
13.15(+40%)
Shoplifting
12.24(+23%)
Other theft
8.83(-23%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£1,212,500£6,617
Flats41£360,000£5,957
Semi-Detached30£717,500£5,852
Terraced22£675,000£6,214

10 years median price trend in Hendon

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

All postcodes in Hendon

NW49LQ

Brampton Grove

NW41TD

Tenterden Grove

NW42BU

Belle Vue Estate

NW43RJ

Brent Cross Gardens

NW44JJ

Sherrock Gardens

NW44BB

Egerton Gardens

NW42RP

Victoria Road

NW44AN

The Burroughs

NW42TB

Wykeham Road

NW42BP

Bell Lane

NW42EH

Sydney Grove

NW42SW

Bell Lane

NW44EP

Somerset Road

NW44AB

Brampton Lane

NW44AT

Burroughs Gardens

NW44RP

Fuller Street

NW42PS

Shirehall Lane

NW44EN

Johns Avenue

NW44LE

Wroughton Terrace

NW44JR

Greyhound Hill

NW49HG

Brampton Grove

NW44TE

Watford Way

NW44HD

Church Road

NW42NG

Green Lane

NW42PJ

Elm Park Gardens

NW41HH

Ashley Lane

NW49JB

Brampton Grove

NW42HE

Queens Road

NW42SE

Nora Gardens

NW41QX

Parson Street

NW41SA

Meadow Drive

NW44BX

Brampton Grove

NW41TH

Tenterden Grove

NW44AU

Burroughs Gardens

NW44TT

Watford Way

NW44AE

Brampton Grove

NW42LY

Holmdale Gardens

NW43NH

Cheyne Close

NW42PH

Elm Close

NW42HJ

Brent Street

NW42FP

Hendon

NW119JU

Bridge Lane

NW42HX

Golders Rise

NW44TQ

Watford Way

NW44HX

The Burroughs

NW44HE

The Burroughs

NW41RX

Sunny Gardens Road

NW41AD

Sherwood Road

NW43AP

Hendon

NW42PE

Shirehall Lane

NW41BN

Finchley Lane

NW44JL

Newark Way

NW44ER

Chapel Walk

NW44QT

Sunningfields Road

NW42RS

Victoria Road

NW44TY

Watford Way

NW44SZ

Canberra Close

NW44BQ

The Burroughs

NW41SY

Tenterden Grove

NW42EP

Hendon

NW43BH

Brent Cross Gardens

NW43QR

Cheyne Walk

NW44LH

St Marys Crescent

NW43QU

Cheyne Walk

NW41AS

Downage

NW44XW

Alwyn Gardens

NW44RR

Fuller Street

NW41DB

Finchley Lane

NW42TL

Queens Road

NW41JA

Sunny Gardens Parade

NW44BL

The Burroughs

NW44TU

Wilshaw Close

NW41BE

Brent Street

NW42AL

Green Walk

NW42AD

Bell Lane

NW44DD

Lodge Road

NW42AF

Victoria Road

NW43NJ

Hendon

NW42LB

Southbourne Crescent

NW42ES

Brent Street

NW41AR

Downage

NW41WQ

Brampton Grove

NW43BG

Brent Cross Gardens

NW42AP

Bell Lane

NW41QJ

Parson Street

Data Sources

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