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About

West Hendon sits in the London Borough of Barnet in north‑west London, bounded to the west by the Brent Reservoir, commonly called the Welsh Harp. The reservoir provides open water used for sailing and supports wetland birds; paths and vantage points around the shore are used for walking and informal recreation. Streets of housing and terraces spread east from the reservoir toward the local high road, with small parades of shops and services serving day‑to‑day needs. Green fringes and reedbeds by the water mark a visible change from the built streets.

The neighbourhood includes the long‑standing West Hendon Estate, which has been the focus of large‑scale regeneration that replaced mid‑20th‑century housing with new streets, flats and public spaces while keeping community facilities. West Hendon Broadway contains convenience stores, cafés and health services used by residents. Bus routes link the area to nearby rail connections and to central London, and local schools and community centres provide activity and support. The combination of waterside access and recent development shapes how people use the area.

Area overview

On average West Hendon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hendon is £63,166 per year. There are 4 schools in West Hendon: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. West Hendon is home to around 11,626 people, with a population density of about 5,298.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Hendon Population
11,626
Population density
5,298.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.67(+10%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.7(-11%)
Vehicle crime
13.68(+46%)
Other theft
9.2(-20%)
Shoplifting
6.11(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,881
24.78%
British
2,184
18.78%
Indian
1,624
13.97%
Other Asian
1,048
9.01%
African
779
6.7%
Total population: 11,627

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,156
43.18%
No qualifications
2,014
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
11.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
8.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
790
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 9,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,647
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
23.68%
Owns outright
875
19.73%
Social rents from council
390
8.8%
Other social rented
330
7.44%
Total households: 4,434

Property prices in West Hendon

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hendon 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 West Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£580,000
Terraced18£540,000
Detached1£1,150,000
Flats86£457,438

10 years median price trend in West Hendon

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

All postcodes in West Hendon

NW96NX

Hillfield Avenue

NW96QJ

Rookery Close

NW96RB

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97FF

Moorhen Drive

NW96GR

West Hendon

NW91SR

West Hendon

NW44PQ

Station Road

NW91TN

West Hendon

NW91QW

Edgware Road

NW96GS

West Hendon

NW91TG

West Hendon

NW43PU

Mount Road

NW96GA

Rookery Way

NW96GG

Henshaw Parade

NW97EP

Perryfield Way

NW43HX

Dartmouth Road

NW43JA

Dartmouth Road

NW96AT

Wilberforce Road

NW96QD

Scottwell Drive

NW97RG

Corris Green

NW97DZ

Perryfield Way

NW96FT

West Hendon

NW44PT

Station Road

NW96FU

West Hendon

NW91LR

Edgware Road

NW43ER

Montagu Road

NW44PW

Station Road

NW96RD

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97AX

Woolmead Avenue

NW97DR

Moorhen Drive

NW97FD

Perryfield Way

NW97SA

Ammanford Green

NW97EW

West Hendon

NW96FQ

West Hendon

NW97FU

Cool Oak Lane

NW43PR

Bertram Road

NW96AB

Russell Road

NW96QS

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97EE

West Hendon Broadway

NW97EZ

Gadsbury Close

NW97FB

Damsel Walk

NW97FZ

Egret Square

NW44HQ

Mapesbury Mews

NW96AA

Garrick Road

NW96AH

Herbert Road

NW97EF

Brent View Road

NW96LA

Edgware Road

NW91TA

West Hendon

NW96BA

Wilberforce Road

NW96ET

Colin Crescent

NW97FS

Milton Road

NW97HN

Reets Farm Close

NW97RA

Caldicote Green

NW97RD

Northgate Drive

NW96LH

Edgware Road

NW96FN

West Hendon

NW96FZ

Edgware Road

NW91HF

Edgware Road

NW96EY

Colin Crescent

NW96QY

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97AT

Stuart Avenue

NW97FW

Shearwater Drive

NW97RQ

Camarthen Green

NW91GH

Edgware Road

NW43JB

Dallas Road

NW43SY

Algernon Road

NW96GF

Henshaw Parade

NW96GJ

Henshaw Parade

NW97ED

West Hendon Broadway

NW97GA

Sparrowhawk Square

NW43HY

Dartmouth Road

NW44PA

Station Road

NW97FJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW97FP

Perryfield Way

NW97HL

Fryent Grove

NW97NB

Cool Oak Lane

NW91PW

Edgware Road

NW44PL

Malcolm Crescent

NW96AD

Herbert Road

NW96JX

Hyde Estate Road

NW96QU

Silkfield Road

NW97GE

Shearwater Drive

NW97HD

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96FP

Edgware Road

NW90DA

Edgware Road

NW91TP

West Hendon

NW96GD

Edgware Road

NW91NZ

Edgware Road

NW98WU

Edgware Road

NW91RW

Edgware Road

NW97BS

Sorrel Mead

NW43ES

Montagu Road

NW97AA

West Hendon Broadway

NW97AW

Woolmead Avenue

NW97HH

Fryent Crescent

NW97HJ

Fryent Crescent

NW97HS

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97QB

Marriotts Close

NW97RS

Pendragon Walk

NW96GP

West Hendon

Data Sources

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