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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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £484,340 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£1,125,000£4,623
Flats67£430,000£7,148
Semi-Detached9£590,000£6,067
Terraced20£512,500£6,332

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

NW97DJ

West Hendon Broadway

NW96EX

Colin Crescent

NW97GE

Shearwater Drive

NW97EN

Brent View Road

NW97AT

Stuart Avenue

NW97HE

Fryent Grove

NW97BS

Sorrel Mead

NW96QD

Scottwell Drive

NW97SA

Ammanford Green

NW96GD

Edgware Road

NW97AA

West Hendon Broadway

NW97AB

Shearwater Drive

NW97FY

Shearwater Drive

NW96RD

Rushgrove Avenue

NW96ET

Colin Crescent

NW97FQ

Perryfield Way

NW96NW

The Hyde

NW97FF

Moorhen Drive

NW97AR

West Hendon Broadway

NW43ES

Montagu Road

NW96AG

West Hendon Broadway

NW97RE

Snowdon Drive

NW96AJ

Herbert Road

NW96AA

Garrick Road

NW97AX

Woolmead Avenue

NW97EB

Brent View Road

NW44PE

Talbot Crescent

NW91PW

Edgware Road

NW96EL

Colin Gardens

NW96FU

West Hendon

NW44PH

Station Road

NW97FJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW97HA

Hyde Crescent

NW96GS

West Hendon

NW44PA

Station Road

NW97SB

Amroth Green

NW97RN

Brecon Green

NW97HT

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96JP

The Hyde

NW91SR

West Hendon

NW97HB

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96AX

Wilberforce Road

NW97HN

Reets Farm Close

NW91TA

West Hendon

NW97GD

Shearwater Drive

NW96EJ

Colin Gardens

NW97QB

Marriotts Close

NW43PY

Vicarage Road

NW97DS

Moorhen Drive

NW96GB

Rookery Way

NW96GA

Rookery Way

NW97EW

West Hendon

NW96GJ

Henshaw Parade

NW97RS

Pendragon Walk

NW97RP

Bala Green

NW96NX

Hillfield Avenue

NW96BA

Wilberforce Road

NW97RA

Caldicote Green

NW91NZ

Edgware Road

NW44HL

Station Road

NW43PR

Bertram Road

NW43ER

Montagu Road

NW97FN

Perryfield Way

NW91HF

Edgware Road

NW97RG

Corris Green

NW43SX

Station Road

NW97QF

Marsh Drive

NW97AY

Woolmead Avenue

NW44PD

Talbot Crescent

NW91TG

West Hendon

NW96GG

Henshaw Parade

NW97EU

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97AJ

Brent Park Road

NW96QT

Silkfield Road

NW43QB

Park Road

NW98WU

Edgware Road

NW96QJ

Rookery Close

NW97GB

Shearwater Drive

NW97EJ

Brent View Road

NW97EF

Brent View Road

NW97BE

Woolmead Avenue

NW97ER

West Hendon Broadway

NW97FG

Moorhen Drive

NW96GP

West Hendon

NW91TB

West Hendon

NW44QE

Station Road

NW97TH

Edgware Road

NW91QL

Edgware Road

NW97FS

Milton Road

NW97BH

Cool Oak Lane

NW91LR

Edgware Road

NW97FA

Damsel Walk

NW96QU

Silkfield Road

NW97DP

Moorhen Drive

NW97DN

West Hendon Broadway

NW96FR

Alpini Road

NW43SZ

Hollyview Close

NW97HD

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97RR

Pendragon Walk

NW96QP

Rushgrove Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.