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West Hendon

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About

West Hendon ward is situated in the borough of Barnet, bordering the Brent Reservoir to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including post-war estates and newer apartment developments. Its landscape is defined by the open water and parkland surrounding the Welsh Harp, a significant local greenspace. The North Circular Road forms a major transport route along its southern edge, influencing the area's connectivity and urban character.

The ward includes the West Hendon Broadway, which serves as a local commercial centre. Housing redevelopment has been a notable feature in recent years, altering parts of the built environment. The reservoir and its associated sailing club provide a distinct focus for recreation, contrasting with the dense residential neighbourhoods. Public transport links include services from Hendon railway station, which lies just outside the ward's boundary to the east.

Area overview

On average West Hendon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% 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 £65,937 per year. There are 5 schools in West Hendon: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 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 17,253 people, with a population density of about 5,475.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Hendon Population
17,253
Population density
5,475.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.15(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.95(+12%)
Shoplifting
24.34(+144%)
Vehicle crime
14.9(+59%)
Other theft
13.33(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
4,405
25.53%
British
3,328
19.29%
Indian
2,251
13.05%
Other Asian
1,468
8.51%
Other
1,287
7.46%
Total population: 17,252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,310
44.28%
No qualifications
2,830
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,714
12.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,232
8.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,096
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 14,251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,633
40.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,414
21.9%
Owns outright
1,272
19.7%
Social rents from council
550
8.52%
Other social rented
376
5.82%
Total households: 6,457

Property prices in West Hendon

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £1,305,000.

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
Detached9£1,100,000£6,167
Flats73£430,000£7,148
Semi-Detached14£540,000£6,206
Terraced19£500,000£6,429

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

NW43HB

Audley Road

NW43XS

Alderton Way

NW44NU

Woodward Avenue

NW43BS

Rundell Crescent

NW43AX

Watford Way

NW91JW

Edgware Road

NW96LA

Edgware Road

NW43TT

Sturgess Avenue

NW44PZ

Station Road

NW96AQ

Irving Way

NW91JY

Edgware Road

NW96RJ

St Matthias Close

NW96QY

Rushgrove Avenue

NW43HE

Graham Road

NW97DP

Moorhen Drive

NW96FS

West Hendon

NW44PE

Talbot Crescent

NW43HN

Brent Park Road

NW43EQ

Audley Road

NW43HU

Dartmouth Road

NW97ET

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97BY

Edgware Road

NW97RE

Snowdon Drive

NW97HP

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97BT

Edgware Road

NW97AY

Woolmead Avenue

NW97EU

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97FW

Shearwater Drive

NW43FT

Prince Charles Drive

NW43TL

Park Road

NW96GT

West Hendon

NW43UU

Vivian Avenue

NW44HL

Station Road

NW91TP

West Hendon

NW97AT

Stuart Avenue

NW44PQ

Station Road

NW97AB

Shearwater Drive

NW91SU

West Hendon

NW43SE

Foscote Road

NW43XP

Vivian Avenue

NW43RU

Sevington Road

NW44HT

Vaughan Avenue

NW43AU

Watford Way

NW97FB

Damsel Walk

NW96GG

Henshaw Parade

NW96GP

West Hendon

NW43TA

Algernon Road

NW43LU

Hendon Way

NW96FR

Alpini Road

NW97TH

Edgware Road

NW43HR

Brent Park Road

NW44NJ

Station Road

NW97DL

Moorhen Drive

NW96LD

Edgware Road

NW43DH

Graham Road

NW96NW

The Hyde

NW43RS

Sevington Road

NW97FQ

Perryfield Way

NW43EJ

Vivian Avenue

NW43HH

Vivian Avenue

NW43PS

Park Road

NW97HJ

Fryent Crescent

NW97RD

Northgate Drive

NW43UD

Layfield Crescent

NW97AR

West Hendon Broadway

NW97HU

Kingsbury Road

NW97HY

Kingsbury Road

NW97AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW43HP

Brent Park Road

NW43TU

Riverside

NW43UL

Layfield Crescent

NW43QA

Mount Road

NW97EH

Brent View Road

NW97BL

Esmar Crescent

NW43DU

Crespigny Road

NW97DR

Moorhen Drive

NW97AZ

Woolmead Avenue

NW44HU

Vaughan Avenue

NW97AH

Shearwater Drive

NW96QS

Rushgrove Avenue

NW96RH

Rushgrove Avenue

NW43FB

Prince Charles Drive

NW97DY

West Hendon Broadway

NW96FX

West Hendon

NW43XZ

Neeld Crescent

NW43SD

Foscote Road

NW97DS

Moorhen Drive

NW96QD

Scottwell Drive

NW97FE

Pheasant Square

NW97FS

Milton Road

NW43PX

Vicarage Road

NW97RQ

Camarthen Green

NW43AY

West Hendon

NW43ST

High Mount

NW43JS

Central Circus

NW91SR

West Hendon

NW97RF

Snowdon Drive

NW97EY

Hyde Crescent

NW43PY

Vicarage Road

NW43PE

Park Road

Data Sources

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