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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

NW91GU

Edgware Road

NW98ZT

Edgware Road

NW44FA

Station Road

NW44PN

Station Road

NW96JP

The Hyde

NW96RA

Crossway

NW97AZ

Woolmead Avenue

NW97HG

Fryent Grove

NW96FW

West Hendon

NW96QF

Edgware Road

NW43HU

Dartmouth Road

NW44PZ

Station Road

NW96GU

Catkin Road

NW97AU

Stuart Avenue

NW97BH

Cool Oak Lane

NW97BW

West Hendon Broadway

NW97JA

Lampeter Close

NW97AB

Shearwater Drive

NW43PY

Vicarage Road

NW96EP

Colin Gardens

NW97BJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW97FX

Shearwater Drive

NW97HB

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97HU

Kingsbury Road

NW97DN

West Hendon Broadway

NW97EL

Brent View Road

NW96LD

Edgware Road

NW97AH

Shearwater Drive

NW97RR

Pendragon Walk

NW97AJ

Brent Park Road

NW97FG

Moorhen Drive

NW97SB

Amroth Green

NW97TH

Edgware Road

NW91ZZ

West Hendon

NW96GT

West Hendon

NW91TB

West Hendon

NW91PY

Edgware Road

NW97DJ

West Hendon Broadway

NW97ES

West Hendon Broadway

NW97HF

Fryent Fields

NW99WP

Edgware Road

NW43EU

Audley Road

NW96RH

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97BF

Moorhen Drive

NW97FL

Perryfield Way

NW97HY

Kingsbury Road

NW97RW

Beaumaris Green

NW96GN

West Hendon

NW97AR

West Hendon Broadway

NW97EN

Brent View Road

NW91JY

Edgware Road

NW96AL

Russell Road

NW97AY

Woolmead Avenue

NW97EQ

Perryfield Way

NW97FN

Perryfield Way

NW97FY

Shearwater Drive

NW97RH

Cambrian Green

NW97EB

Brent View Road

NW91QL

Edgware Road

NW91EY

Edgware Road

NW43EX

Audley Road

NW96AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW96AY

Wilberforce Road

NW96EN

Crossway

NW97AG

Shearwater Drive

NW97FA

Damsel Walk

NW97HT

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97BY

Edgware Road

NW97AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW97ND

Cool Oak Lane

NW97BT

Edgware Road

NW98EQ

Edgware Road

NW44PH

Station Road

NW96AP

Garrick Road

NW96JL

Hyde Estate Road

NW97DW

Ramsey Close

NW97RL

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97ER

West Hendon Broadway

NW97DG

Ravenstone Road

NW43ET

Montagu Road

NW43EY

Audley Road

NW43PN

Bertram Road

NW96EX

Colin Crescent

NW96NW

The Hyde

NW97BA

Woolmead Avenue

NW97BD

Dehar Crescent

NW97EH

Brent View Road

NW97FQ

Perryfield Way

NW97HX

Derwent Rise

NW97RB

Colwyn Green

NW97RN

Brecon Green

NW97ZX

Edgware Road

NW43SZ

Hollyview Close

NW97EJ

Brent View Road

NW97EY

Hyde Crescent

NW97FH

Moorhen Drive

NW97FT

Shearwater Drive

NW97GD

Shearwater Drive

NW97GF

Shearwater Drive

NW44QE

Station Road

Data Sources

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