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About

Kilburn ward covers a compact area in the northwest of the Brent borough. It is primarily a residential district, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The ward includes sections of the Kilburn High Road, a major thoroughfare lined with shops and local businesses. This road forms a key part of the local economy and serves as a central artery for transport and daily life.

The area is directly served by Kilburn Park and Kilburn High Road underground stations. A notable local landmark is the historic Tricycle Theatre, now known as the Kiln Theatre, which is a focus for community arts. Grange Park provides a green space for residents. The ward's proximity to the border with the borough of Camden influences its character and connectivity.

Area overview

On average Kilburn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 49.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kilburn is £64,636 per year. There are 5 schools in Kilburn: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Kilburn is home to around 17,212 people, with a population density of about 18,262.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kilburn Population
17,212
Population density
18,262.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.1(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.76(+38%)
Other theft
18.3(+60%)
Theft from the person
13.48(+44%)
Shoplifting
12.38(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,014
23.32%
Other White
3,001
17.44%
African
2,517
14.62%
Caribbean
1,224
7.11%
Arab
1,027
5.97%
Total population: 17,211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,987
49.26%
No qualifications
2,366
16.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,793
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
8.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
982
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 14,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,412
31.54%
Social rents from council
1,627
21.27%
Other social rented
1,498
19.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
14.08%
Owns outright
768
10.04%
Total households: 7,648

Property prices in Kilburn

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£818
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£449K – £773K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £818 per square foot) in Kilburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,499 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kilburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,885,000£1,088
Terraced22£1,542,475£970
Semi-Detached1£770,000£—
Flats96£516,500£773

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kilburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£575,000£1,150,000
2017£566,000£1,220,000
2018£500,000£1,255,000
2019£556,500£1,060,000
2020£490,000£1,299,950
2021£550,000£1,370,000
2022£550,000£1,415,000
2023£530,000£1,347,500
2024£575,000£1,305,000
2025£487,250£1,252,500
2026£530,000£1,599,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£862£816
2017£808£887
2018£759£865
2019£776£770
2020£755£849
2021£805£898
2022£821£881
2023£854£883
2024£887£891
2025£838£986
2026£676£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Kilburn ward.

Local councillors

Paul Ryan

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephen Malonga

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzanne Gallagher

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party