Area360 logo

Find postcode

Northwood

Interactive map displaying Northwood

About

Northwood sits in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Hillingdon, bordering Hertfordshire's green belt. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined residential roads with a mix of substantial detached houses and more modest semis. Its centre is focused along Green Lane, which hosts a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services, maintaining a local high street feel. The presence of the Metropolitan Line station provides a direct link into central London.

The area is known for its significant amount of preserved woodland and open spaces, including the expansive Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve to the south. Northwood is also home to a major military establishment, which influences the local community and economy. Golf courses and the grounds of Northwood Headquarters contribute to the distinctly green and spacious character, setting it apart from more densely built-up parts of outer London.

Area overview

On average Northwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwood is £76,180 per year. There are 5 schools in Northwood: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Northwood is home to around 10,417 people, with a population density of about 3,819.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Northwood Population
10,417
Population density
3,819.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.42(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.85(-15%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.08(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.35(-11%)
Burglary
7.58(+39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,112
39.47%
Indian
1,996
19.16%
Other White
1,536
14.74%
Other Asian
630
6.05%
Other
390
3.74%
Total population: 10,419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,066
48.49%
No qualifications
1,226
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
10.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,322
30.72%
Owns outright
1,238
28.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,069
24.84%
Social rents from council
346
8.04%
Other social rented
225
5.23%
Total households: 4,304

Property prices in Northwood

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £536,250 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northwood 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 Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£766,000£7,222
Flats28£330,000£5,219
Semi-Detached22£776,750£6,132
Terraced12£561,500£5,855

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

HA61BJ

High Street

HA61JZ

Cranbourne Road

HA61SW

Hilliard Road

HA61LP

Joel Street

HA62NL

The Avenue

HA61HL

Lynwood Drive

HA61AS

Church Road

HA61HR

Chestnut Avenue

HA61TY

Pinner Road

HA61EX

Highfield Close

HA62FX

Dormans Close

HA69DG

Northwood Hills

HA61JU

Highland Road

HA62YG

Maxwell Road

HA69EX

Pinner Road

HA61TL

Columbus Gardens

HA61PB

Windsor Close

HA61ET

Highfield Road

HA61BX

Pinner Road

HA61DB

Pinner Road

HA61EE

Reginald Road

HA61QQ

Potter Street

HA62NJ

The Avenue

HA61PD

Windsor Close

HA61QS

Pinner Road

HA61TG

Townsend Way

HA61TA

Addison Close

HA61DX

Hallowell Road

HA61AN

Green Lane

HA61BZ

Pinner Road

HA61JF

Winchester Road

HA62UX

Green Lane

HA61HD

New Farm Lane

HA61EW

Hawes Close

HA61QH

Potter Street

HA61JY

Cranbourne Road

HA61BE

Chester Road

HA61BN

High Street

HA61NW

Joel Street

HA61SS

Addison Way

HA69HZ

Northwood Hills

HA61AB

Rowland Place

HA61JT

Highland Road

HA61PQ

Ferndown

HA61BS

Pinner Road

HA61DW

Hallowell Road

HA61SE

Emmanuel Road

HA61DU

Hallowell Road

HA69HD

Pinner Road

HA61NU

The Broadway

HA62QB

Green Lane

HA61QR

Pinner Road

HA61TE

Emmanuel Road

HA53UF

Ashley Close

HA69GA

Pinner Road

HA61AJ

Green Lane

HA62FS

Maxwell Road

HA61HN

Reservoir Road

HA62XS

Green Lane

HA61BH

Chester Road

HA61EU

Highfield Road

HA61QP

Pinner Road

HA61QJ

Potter Street

HA61PW

Briarwood Drive

HA61NP

Joel Street

HA62PX

Green Lane

HA62UY

Green Lane

HA61TQ

Acre Way

HA61EL

Ashurst Close

HA61AR

Church Road

HA69HF

Pinner Road

HA62UP

The Glen

HA61DY

Hallowell Road

HA61LT

Ryefield Crescent

HA61LL

Joel Street

HA62BD

Dene Road

HA61PJ

Briarwood Drive

HA61BW

Waller Drive

HA53TZ

Woodford Crescent

HA62YR

Elgin Drive

HA61FD

Pinner Road

HA63WD

Pinner Road

HA61BL

High Street

HA62RB

Rickmansworth Road

HA61DP

Forge Lane

HA62GD

Myrtleside Close

HA61SU

Acre Way

Data Sources

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