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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

HA61ET

Highfield Road

HA62NW

Ducks Hill Road

HA62PT

Teal Drive

HA62DQ

Hill Road

HA63NX

Watford Road

HA62QJ

Hills Lane

HA62YT

Drysdale Close

HA62QW

Rickmansworth Road

HA61UD

Hallowell Road

HA62XE

Lowswood Close

HA62TY

Oak Glade

HA62FT

Hawkesworth Close

HA62SR

Ducks Hill Road

HA61BJ

High Street

HA62NG

Welcote Drive

HA63PU

Maycock Grove

HA62JU

Blackbird Lane

HA61HP

The Drive

HA62GE

Wilford Close

HA62AA

Dene Road

HA62TU

Copse Wood Way

HA61EQ

Roy Road

HA62SH

Jackets Lane

HA62TP

Copse Wood Way

HA62HE

Rickmansworth Road

HA62XB

Linksway

HA61ES

Highfield Road

HA62AD

Dene Road

HA61ED

High Street

HA62TX

Copse Wood Way

HA62UE

Copse Wood Way

HA62UP

The Glen

HA62YR

Elgin Drive

HA62YZ

Murray Road

HA63AN

Eastbury Road

HA62GX

Anthus Mews

HA62UX

Green Lane

HA62YS

Murray Road

HA63AL

Eastbury Road

HA63NW

Wildoaks Close

HA62RT

Merrows Close

HA61EG

Reginald Road

HA62GN

Maxwell Road

HA61AZ

Pine Needle Lane

HA63AA

Oaklands Gate

HA62FD

Rogers Ruff

HA62SJ

Ducks Hill Road

HA62NS

Kewferry Road

HA63NH

Carew Road

HA62AH

Sandy Lodge Way

HA62JW

Rickmansworth Road

HA61HF

Deane Court

HA62UL

Fairfield Close

HA62AF

Trinity Close

HA62PE

Kewferry Road

HA61AQ

Northwood

HA62NY

Kewferry Road

HA63LZ

Chartwell Road

HA61DN

Hallowell Road

HA62JP

Denewood Place

HA62NZ

Farm Road

HA61HW

The Drive

HA62FR

Greenheys Close

HA62PR

Langton Grove

HA62AN

Sandy Lodge Court

HA63NN

Watford Road

HA62AE

Dene Road

HA62ST

Northwood

HA63SB

Kings Close

HA62XJ

Green Lane

HA62PG

Kewferry Road

HA62RQ

Rickmansworth Road

HA62SB

Ducks Hill Road

HA61DT

Hallowell Road

HA62DN

Moor Park Road

HA61AF

Northwood

HA62PN

College Way

HA62XD

The Broadwalk

HA63NL

Carew Road

HA62GG

Mallard Way

HA62TJ

Northgate

HA61AB

Rowland Place

HA62SQ

Ducks Hill Road

HA62TR

Nicholas Way

HA62QF

Clive Parade

WD31PZ

Mount Vernon Cottages

HA62FZ

Murray Road

HA62RS

Thirlmere Gardens

HA62YX

Grangedale Close

HA61EL

Ashurst Close

HA63AD

Green Lane

HA62RE

Glynswood Place

HA61EB

High Street

HA61DS

Hallowell Road

HA62XU

Ducks Hill Road

HA61EX

Highfield Close

HA62TA

Cygnet Close

HA61HB

Rickmansworth Road

HA61BQ

Chester Road

HA61BN

High Street

Data Sources

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