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Kilburn

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About

Kilburn is a residential neighbourhood in northwest London, situated within the London Borough of Camden. The area is defined by its main thoroughfare, Kilburn High Road, a busy street lined with a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and eateries. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern apartment blocks. The ward is well-connected by public transport, served by the London Overground, Underground Jubilee line, and numerous bus routes.

A notable local landmark is the historic Kilburn State Theatre, a large 1930s cinema and variety venue now operating as a concert hall. The area is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Kilburn Grange Park. Residential streets branch off from the main road, creating a quieter community atmosphere. The population is varied, with a range of cultural backgrounds contributing to the local character.

Area overview

On average Kilburn has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 40.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kilburn is £56,577 per year. There are 3 schools in Kilburn: 3 primary (3 Outstanding and 0 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 12,061 people, with a population density of about 18,360.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kilburn Population
12,061
Population density
18,360.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
72.46(+170%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.54(+34%)
Shoplifting
28.44(+185%)
Other theft
14.92(+31%)
Theft from the person
14.76(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,172
26.31%
Other White
2,324
19.27%
African
1,407
11.67%
Arab
784
6.5%
Other
675
5.6%
Total population: 12,058

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,742
47.47%
No qualifications
1,850
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,194
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
8.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 9,989

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,927
34.66%
Social rents from council
1,762
31.69%
Owns with a mortgage
639
11.49%
Other social rented
588
10.58%
Owns outright
448
8.06%
Total households: 5,560

Property prices in Kilburn

Median price£521,000
Price per sq ft£818
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £709K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £521,000 (about £818 per square foot) in Kilburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,600 up to £2,600,000.

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
Terraced7£914,000£943
Flats67£500,000£798

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kilburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£533,500£625,000
2017£520,000£1,500,000
2018£470,000£1,382,500
2019£517,500£1,242,500
2020£612,950£1,550,000
2021£545,000£1,017,500
2022£585,000£1,507,000
2023£500,000£1,800,000
2024£645,000£875,000
2025£529,000£1,132,000
2026£511,000£795,000
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£782—
2017£735£837
2018£731£867
2019£775£914
2020£809£774
2021£844£678
2022£818£983
2023£747£845
2024£792£842
2025£796£747
2026£779£970
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 Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

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

Andre Lopez-Turner

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ash Atkinson

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eddie Hanson

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Kilburn

NW62BS

Kilburn High Road

NW64LA

Kingsgate Road

NW65NP

Mortimer Crescent

NW80HP

Boundary Road

NW64LL

Birchington Road

NW64QR

Kilburn Vale

NW62QR

Netherwood Street

NW62QS

Netherwood Street

NW80BP

Abbey Road

NW64SY

West End Lane

NW64TD

Kingsgate Road

NW64PU

Kings Gardens

NW80HQ

Boundary Road

NW62JR

Netherwood Street

NW64JT

Eresby Place

NW64JS

Queensgate Place

NW62HA

Linstead Street