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West Hendon

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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

NW96ER

Colin Gardens

NW97AH

Shearwater Drive

NW97RD

Northgate Drive

NW96LH

Edgware Road

NW97RH

Cambrian Green

NW97RL

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43ET

Montagu Road

NW97DL

Moorhen Drive

NW96ES

Colin Drive

NW43HU

Dartmouth Road

NW97EQ

Perryfield Way

NW97DZ

Perryfield Way

NW97ZX

Edgware Road

NW96GT

West Hendon

NW96BH

Edgware Road

NW96LE

The Hyde

NW91SU

West Hendon

NW43HY

Dartmouth Road

NW43PN

Bertram Road

NW97BY

Edgware Road

NW91JY

Edgware Road

NW97RB

Colwyn Green

NW97AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW97RF

Snowdon Drive

NW91EY

Edgware Road

NW96RH

Rushgrove Avenue

NW96AH

Herbert Road

NW97JA

Lampeter Close

NW96GW

West Hendon

NW96AY

Wilberforce Road

NW91TP

West Hendon

NW91PY

Edgware Road

NW96FT

West Hendon

NW97SD

Welshside Walk

NW97HX

Derwent Rise

NW96AB

Russell Road

NW97RJ

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96FW

West Hendon

NW44FA

Station Road

NW43HX

Dartmouth Road

NW43SS

High Mount

NW97EA

West Hendon Broadway

NW97FP

Perryfield Way

NW91LQ

Edgware Road

NW96PA

Lynton Avenue

NW97RU

Fryent Grove

NW96JR

Edgware Road

NW44PT

Station Road

NW97RY

Ruthin Close

NW97GF

Shearwater Drive

NW97DG

Ravenstone Road

NW97HS

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97EX

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96JX

Hyde Estate Road

NW44PZ

Station Road

NW96QB

Scottwell Drive

NW98EQ

Edgware Road

NW96AL

Russell Road

NW97BL

Esmar Crescent

NW96QH

Deerfield Close

NW97AZ

Woolmead Avenue

NW96GF

Henshaw Parade

NW96FZ

Edgware Road

NW97RZ

Ruthin Close

NW97HY

Kingsbury Road

NW43TA

Algernon Road

NW96QA

Scottwell Drive

NW43SY

Algernon Road

NW97ET

Goldsmith Avenue

NW96GN

West Hendon

NW96GH

West Hendon

NW97FD

Perryfield Way

NW97ND

Cool Oak Lane

NW97NB

Cool Oak Lane

NW96QF

Edgware Road

NW97EP

Perryfield Way

NW97BB

Seelig Avenue

NW97AU

Stuart Avenue

NW44PQ

Station Road

NW96AQ

Irving Way

NW97BX

Moorhen Drive

Data Sources

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