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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 50 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
50
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
17.51(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.21(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-45%)
Vehicle crime
8.66(-11%)
Burglary
7.07(+27%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £527,475 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 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
Detached20£989,000
Flats38£440,500
Semi-Detached18£650,000
Terraced16£500,500

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

HA62BT

Dene Road

HA62UL

Fairfield Close

HA62UR

The Glen

HA61HW

The Drive

HA62XD

The Broadwalk

HA62GB

Myrtleside Close

HA62QT

Rickmansworth Road

HA62FE

Silverwood Close

HA62QY

Rickmansworth Road

HA62YQ

Murray Road

HA62YX

Grangedale Close

HA61DT

Hallowell Road

HA61EL

Ashurst Close

HA62FS

Maxwell Road

HA62GD

Myrtleside Close

HA62ST

Northwood

HA62TB

Fringewood Close

HA62XJ

Green Lane

HA63BA

Rofant Road

HA62BN

Elmsdene Mews

HA62BW

Green Lane

HA62DW

Woodlea Grove

HA62UP

The Glen

HA62BU

Foxdell

HA62DH

Moor Park Road

HA62RG

Rickmansworth Road

HA62RL

Ducks Hill Road

HA62RN

Rickmansworth Road

HA63AN

Eastbury Road

HA63NH

Carew Road

HA63NL

Carew Road

HA63NX

Watford Road

HA61BE

Chester Road

HA62NY

Kewferry Road

HA62RF

Rickmansworth Road

HA63NW

Wildoaks Close

HA61ES

Highfield Road

HA62GN

Maxwell Road

HA62QZ

Rickmansworth Road

HA62SB

Ducks Hill Road

HA62UZ

Green Lane

HA62YF

Maxwell Road

HA63AA

Oaklands Gate

HA61HJ

Knoll Crescent

HA62SP

Ducks Hill Road

HA62YP

Murray Road

HA61BQ

Chester Road

HA61EF

Reginald Road

HA61HQ

The Drive

HA62DA

Dene Road

HA62DQ

Hill Road

HA62YY

Leaf Close

HA61ER

Bennett Close

HA62FP

Lingfield Close

HA62QN

Rickmansworth Road

HA62QW

Rickmansworth Road

HA62RP

Gateway Close

HA62TG

Westminster Close

HA62TT

Nicholas Way

HA62XG

Copse Close

HA62QD

Ducks Hill Road

HA63SE

Cullera Close

HA61DP

Forge Lane

HA62AG

Halland Way

HA62BJ

Muscovy Place

HA62DF

Dene Road

HA62QQ

Ivy Walk

HA63AJ

Eastbury Road

HA61EB

High Street

HA61UA

Kemps Drive

HA62SL

Drakes Drive

HA63LT

Chesham Court

HA63PU

Maycock Grove

HA63SJ

Pines Close

HA62PN

College Way

HA63LU

Frithwood Avenue

HA61DU

Hallowell Road

HA62AA

Dene Road

HA62AH

Sandy Lodge Way

HA62GU

Falcon Close

HA62JW

Rickmansworth Road

HA62NT

Kewferry Drive

HA62RR

Chelwood Close

HA62SZ

Cygnet Close

HA62TQ

Mallard Way

HA62UG

Kingfisher Close

HA62YS

Murray Road

HA61EQ

Roy Road

HA62NH

Langland Court

HA62YG

Maxwell Road

HA62YR

Elgin Drive

HA63LY

Frithwood Avenue

HA62SE

Ducks Hill Road

HA62YL

Murray Road

HA62YZ

Murray Road

HA61BJ

High Street

HA61HL

Lynwood Drive

HA62BE

Woodridge Way

HA62DN

Moor Park Road

HA62SU

Ducks Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.