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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 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
107
Deprivation level
6/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
36.34(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.43(+29%)
Shoplifting
23.76(+135%)
Vehicle crime
14.66(+51%)
Other theft
13.1(+13%)
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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,875 up to £1,140,000.

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
Detached6£922,500
Flats130£449,188
Semi-Detached15£580,000
Terraced16£485,000

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

NW96FZ

Edgware Road

NW97FS

Milton Road

NW97HN

Reets Farm Close

NW97RA

Caldicote Green

NW97RD

Northgate Drive

NW43AQ

Neeld Crescent

NW43FB

Prince Charles Drive

NW91GH

Edgware Road

NW96QY

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97FW

Shearwater Drive

NW43XH

Vivian Avenue

NW97AT

Stuart Avenue

NW97RQ

Camarthen Green

NW43DG

Graham Road

NW43DN

Elliot Road

NW43FZ

Prince Charles Drive

NW44HN

Edgeworth Close

NW44NY

Woodward Avenue

NW97GA

Sparrowhawk Square

NW43JB

Dallas Road

NW43SY

Algernon Road

NW44NJ

Station Road

NW96GF

West Hendon

NW96GJ

West Hendon

NW97ED

West Hendon Broadway

NW97ES

West Hendon Broadway

NW43FY

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW43SP

Station Road

NW43TR

Sturgess Avenue

NW97FJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW97NB

Cool Oak Lane

NW99WP

Edgware Road

NW97FP

Perryfield Way

NW43BW

Rundell Crescent

NW43HY

Dartmouth Road

NW43SB

Sevington Road

NW43UH

Layfield Road

NW44PA

Station Road

NW91PW

Edgware Road

NW97HL

Fryent Grove

NW43TP

Park Road

NW44EZ

Edgeworth Avenue

NW44PL

Malcolm Crescent

NW90DA

Edgware Road

NW91TP

West Hendon

NW96FP

Edgware Road

NW96GD

Edgware Road

NW97GE

Shearwater Drive

NW97HD

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43DY

Crespigny Road

NW43EG

Audley Road

NW43HN

Brent Park Road

NW44HG

Edgeworth Crescent

NW44RU

Colindeep Gardens

NW44SB

Grove Gardens

NW91NZ

Edgware Road

NW91RW

Edgware Road

NW96AD

Herbert Road

NW96GT

West Hendon

NW96JX

Hyde Estate Road

NW97BS

Sorrel Mead

NW98WU

Edgware Road

NW96GP

West Hendon

NW43ES

Montagu Road

NW43RW

Brent Cross Flyover

NW44NH

Station Road

NW97AW

Woolmead Avenue

NW97HH

Fryent Crescent

NW97HJ

Fryent Crescent

NW97HS

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97QB

Marriotts Close

NW97RS

Pendragon Walk

NW98ZT

Edgware Road

NW43HP

Brent Park Road

NW43TY

Sturgess Avenue

NW91GU

Edgware Road

NW97AA

West Hendon Broadway

NW96JP

The Hyde

NW43LY

Hendon Way

NW43RU

Sevington Road

NW43SN

Station Road

NW43TH

Park Road

NW44PN

Station Road

NW96FW

West Hendon

NW96RA

Crossway

NW97HG

Fryent Grove

NW97SB

Amroth Green

NW43FQ

Prince Charles Drive

NW43JR

Vivian Avenue

NW43LP

Brent Cross Flyover

NW44EX

Edgeworth Avenue

NW44FA

Station Road

NW44NL

Station Road

NW44RS

Watford Way

NW96QF

Edgware Road

NW97AZ

Woolmead Avenue

NW43HU

Dartmouth Road

NW44HU

Vaughan Avenue

NW96GU

Catkin Road

NW97AU

Stuart Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.