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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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £514,750 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
Detached9£1,100,000
Flats92£450,938
Semi-Detached17£545,000
Terraced18£512,500

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

NW43UL

Layfield Crescent

NW43UT

Vivian Avenue

NW43UY

Vivian Avenue

NW43XP

Vivian Avenue

NW43XU

Alderton Crescent

NW44QD

Barton Close

NW44RZ

Endersleigh Gardens

NW96QJ

Rookery Close

NW97FF

Moorhen Drive

NW96GR

West Hendon

NW91SR

West Hendon

NW43XD

Vivian Avenue

NW44PQ

Station Road

NW43EJ

Vivian Avenue

NW91TN

West Hendon

NW91QW

Edgware Road

NW43FH

Prince Charles Drive

NW96GS

West Hendon

NW43FG

Prince Charles Drive

NW91TG

West Hendon

NW43DE

Allington Road

NW43EL

Vivian Avenue

NW43EN

Audley Road

NW43PU

Mount Road

NW43XE

Vivian Avenue

NW43YD

Vivian Avenue

NW44RX

Endersleigh Gardens

NW96GA

Rookery Way

NW96GG

Henshaw Parade

NW97EP

Perryfield Way

NW43FN

Prince Charles Drive

NW43HX

Dartmouth Road

NW43JA

Dartmouth Road

NW43RS

Sevington Road

NW43TN

Fairfield Avenue

NW44SD

Endersleigh Gardens

NW96AT

Wilberforce Road

NW96QD

Scottwell Drive

NW97RG

Corris Green

NW97DZ

Perryfield Way

NW96FT

West Hendon

NW44PT

Station Road

NW43AJ

Etheridge Road

NW96FU

West Hendon

NW91LR

Edgware Road

NW43AF

Station Road

NW43DT

Crespigny Road

NW43ER

Montagu Road

NW43JS

Central Circus

NW43PA

Park Road

NW43PS

Park Road

NW43UD

Layfield Crescent

NW44PW

Station Road

NW97AX

Woolmead Avenue

NW97DR

Moorhen Drive

NW97FD

Perryfield Way

NW97SA

Ammanford Green

NW97EW

West Hendon

NW96FQ

West Hendon

NW97FU

Cool Oak Lane

NW43HH

Vivian Avenue

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

NW21LX

Adrian Avenue

NW43DP

Allington Road

NW43PB

Park Road

NW43RR

Neeld Crescent

NW43XT

Alderton Crescent

NW44HT

Vaughan Avenue

NW96AA

Garrick Road

NW96AH

Herbert Road

NW97EF

Brent View Road

NW96LA

Edgware Road

NW91TA

West Hendon

NW43AZ

Alderton Way

NW43EH

Vivian Avenue

NW43HR

Brent Park Road

NW43NB

Hendon Way

NW44NR

Faber Gardens

NW44NT

Station Road

NW96BA

Wilberforce Road

NW97FS

Milton Road

NW97HN

Reets Farm Close

NW97RA

Caldicote Green

NW97RD

Northgate Drive

NW43PL

Park Road

NW96LH

Edgware Road

NW43HJ

West Hendon

NW96FN

West Hendon

NW96FZ

Edgware Road

NW91HF

Edgware Road

NW43XH

Vivian Avenue

NW96QY

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97AT

Stuart Avenue

Data Sources

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