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Welsh Harp

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About

Welsh Harp ward is named after the large reservoir at its centre, officially called the Brent Reservoir. This significant body of water forms a key geographical and recreational feature, bordered by areas of marsh, meadow, and woodland. The Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre is located here, focusing on the local ecology. The ward's western boundary runs along the North Circular Road, a major transport artery, while its northern edge is defined by the River Brent.

The area includes several residential neighbourhoods such as West Hendon and parts of Church End. Housing is a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, and modern apartment developments, particularly near the water. The ward contains the expansive Fryent Country Park to the northwest, offering walking routes and open grassland. Local amenities are clustered along major roads like the A5 and around Church Lane, serving the community's daily needs.

Area overview

On average Welsh Harp has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welsh Harp is £60,499 per year. There are 6 schools in Welsh Harp: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Welsh Harp is home to around 17,921 people, with a population density of about 5,010.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Welsh Harp Population
17,921
Population density
5,010.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.69(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.68(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.26(-5%)
Other theft
7.59(-35%)
Burglary
7.42(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,510
19.59%
Indian
2,698
15.06%
British
2,601
14.51%
African
1,484
8.28%
Other Asian
1,400
7.81%
Total population: 17,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,845
33.84%
No qualifications
3,582
25.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,847
12.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,432
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,387
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 14,316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,961
32.99%
Owns outright
1,509
25.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,245
20.95%
Other social rented
593
9.98%
Social rents from council
408
6.86%
Total households: 5,944

Property prices in Welsh Harp

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Welsh Harp area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,060 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welsh Harp 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 Welsh Harp over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£735,000
Flats18£283,500
Semi-Detached23£620,000
Terraced17£550,000

10 years median price trend in Welsh Harp

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

All postcodes in Welsh Harp

NW97NN

Kingsmead Avenue

NW98PH

Hill Drive

NW100LU

West Way

NW98PG

Hill Drive

NW98TX

Burgess Avenue

NW100AX

Chesham Street

NW100EQ

Janson Close

NW98HJ

Glenwood Grove

NW98LS

Queensbury Road

NW98ST

Church Lane

NW97LB

Winston Avenue

NW98EN

Deanscroft Avenue

NW98HD

Lavender Avenue

NW98JS

Church Lane

NW98NG

Salmon Street

NW98PX

Salmon Street

Data Sources

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