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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Northwood Population

11,310

Population density

1,755.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£990,000	£717,000	£842,000	£1,330,000	£2,243,000
Flats	45	£461,000	£199,000	£335,000	£535,000	£719,000
Semi-Detached	22	£677,500	£435,750	£530,625	£912,750	£1,060,900
Terraced	19	£511,000	£352,800	£429,500	£539,250	£739,393

10 years median price trend in Northwood

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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