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About

Northwood ward is a residential suburb in northwest London, characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and substantial detached houses. The area is primarily a residential enclave, with a notable absence of high-density development. Local commerce centres around Joel Street and Green Lane, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The ward is home to the Northwood Headquarters, a significant military establishment. Open green spaces include the grounds of Northwood Hills Golf Club and the playing fields at Northwood School. Public transport is served by the Metropolitan line stations at Northwood and Northwood Hills, connecting the area directly to central London.

Area overview

On average Northwood has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwood is £85,780 per year. There are 6 schools in Northwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Northwood is home to around 11,310 people, with a population density of about 1,755.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Northwood Population
11,310
Population density
1,755.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
15.74(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.65(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.82(-52%)
Vehicle crime
7.96(-15%)
Burglary
6.1(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,360
38.55%
Indian
2,997
26.5%
Other White
1,255
11.1%
Other Asian
578
5.11%
Pakistani
344
3.04%
Total population: 11,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,120
55.08%
No qualifications
1,097
11.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,024
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
6.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,562
32.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,249
26.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,133
23.82%
Other social rented
418
8.79%
Social rents from council
246
5.17%
Total households: 4,757

Property prices in Northwood

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,600,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£990,000
Flats45£461,000
Semi-Detached22£677,500
Terraced19£511,000

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

HA61BH

Chester Road

HA61AJ

Green Lane

HA62RX

Thirlmere Gardens

HA62BL

College Way

HA63LX

Frithwood Avenue

HA61EZ

Highfield Crescent

HA61HA

Rickmansworth Road

HA62QP

Rickmansworth Road

HA62XF

The Broadwalk

HA62XN

Station Approach

HA63NJ

Carew Road

HA62DD

Dene Road

HA62SW

Ducks Hill Road

HA62SA

Closemead Close

HA62QL

Hills Lane

HA62RG

Rickmansworth Road

HA62YQ

Murray Road

HA61DP

Forge Lane

HA62UY

Green Lane

HA61BL

High Street

HA63BE

Rofant Road

HA62SY

Cygnet Close

HA61HY

Knoll Crescent

HA62UJ

Manor House Drive

HA62TD

Iveagh Close

HA61BA

Forge Lane

HA62QT

Rickmansworth Road

HA62YL

Murray Road

HA62YJ

Murray Road

HA63LY

Frithwood Avenue

HA61EW

Hawes Close

HA61ER

Bennett Close

HA62GF

Tanworth Close

HA62BY

Halland Way

HA62UZ

Green Lane

HA62TB

Fringewood Close

HA63NQ

Kirby Close

HA62AQ

Sandy Lodge Way

HA62NU

Kewferry Drive

HA61EU

Highfield Road

HA62AJ

Sandy Lodge Way

HA63NE

Morgan Close

HA62SP

Ducks Hill Road

HA62SN

Farm End

HA61HU

Chestnut Avenue

HA61AR

Church Road

HA62FY

Murray Road

HA61HD

New Farm Lane

HA62GA

Thirlmere Gardens

HA62RD

Rickmansworth Road

HA62XP

Green Lane

HA62TQ

Mallard Way

HA61EE

Reginald Road

HA62SD

Ducks Hill Road

HA61HG

Athena Place

HA62JZ

Opulens Place

HA62JS

Hurst Place

HA62PW

Vantage Mews

HA62YH

Maxwell Road

HA63PX

Watford Road

HA62PH

Rising Hill Close

HA62NX

Hedgeside Road

HA62FX

Dormans Close

HA62RZ

Closemead Close

HA61AH

Green Lane

HA62XZ

Maxwell Road

HA61EY

Highfield Road

HA63SF

Frithwood Avenue

HA62WG

Ducks Hill Road

HA62YF

Maxwell Road

HA62TN

Copse Wood Way

HA62DL

Moor Park Road

HA63SD

Kiln Way

HA61DW

Hallowell Road

HA62QN

Rickmansworth Road

HA62UD

The Covert

HA62BJ

Muscovy Place

HA61AW

Green Lane

HA61AN

Green Lane

HA62DF

Dene Road

HA63BG

Eastbury Road

HA62QB

Green Lane

HA62BW

Green Lane

HA62PD

Kewferry Road

HA63FB

Carew Road

HA61AL

Cervantes Court

HA63NG

Carew Road

HA62SL

Drakes Drive

HA62DR

Cygnet Close

HA62DA

Dene Road

HA62GB

Myrtleside Close

HA62SZ

Cygnet Close

HA62PX

Green Lane

HA61BE

Chester Road

HA61EH

Roy Road

HA63GA

Frithwood Avenue

HA62QG

Rickmansworth Road

HA62HQ

Green Lane

HA62YG

Maxwell Road

HA61EF

Reginald Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.