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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

NW97FJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW43DN

Elliot Road

NW43SX

Station Road

NW97EX

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43ES

Montagu Road

NW43AR

Graham Road

NW43XU

Alderton Crescent

NW96BH

Edgware Road

NW97EL

Brent View Road

NW97BX

Moorhen Drive

NW44HS

Talbot Crescent

NW97GA

Sparrowhawk Square

NW97RY

Ruthin Close

NW96QJ

Rookery Close

NW43FG

Prince Charles Drive

NW97BH

Cool Oak Lane

NW96FN

West Hendon

NW96LE

The Hyde

NW96AA

Garrick Road

NW44HG

Edgeworth Crescent

NW44HJ

Edgeworth Close

NW43EY

Audley Road

NW44RS

Watford Way

NW43EU

Audley Road

NW97RA

Caldicote Green

NW43AZ

Alderton Way

NW97RL

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97HH

Fryent Crescent

NW97FL

Perryfield Way

NW97JA

Lampeter Close

NW43RX

Sevington Road

NW97GF

Shearwater Drive

NW97RT

Pendragon Walk

NW43HG

Audley Road

NW44RT

Richmond Gardens

NW97RZ

Ruthin Close

NW43FL

Prince Charles Drive

NW97EW

West Hendon

NW43UJ

Layfield Crescent

NW43FN

Prince Charles Drive

NW98WU

Edgware Road

NW96QB

Scottwell Drive

NW97DN

West Hendon Broadway

NW97HL

Fryent Grove

NW44EY

Edgeworth Avenue

NW91QL

Edgware Road

NW97FG

Moorhen Drive

NW43JJ

Watford Way

NW43FZ

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW43HA

Station Road

NW97RX

Tintern Path

NW43TJ

Park Road

NW43XR

Vivian Avenue

NW44PA

Station Road

NW91LR

Edgware Road

NW97AW

Woolmead Avenue

NW96GA

Rookery Way

NW44PT

Station Road

NW43EB

Elliot Road

NW91EY

Edgware Road

NW43UT

Vivian Avenue

NW43BE

Ingledene Close

NW44EX

Edgeworth Avenue

NW97HD

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43XE

Vivian Avenue

NW91PY

Edgware Road

NW97RU

Fryent Grove

NW96AS

Edgware Road

NW97FR

Sorrel Mead

NW97SD

Welshside Walk

NW97RW

Beaumaris Green

NW96QF

Edgware Road

NW96GH

West Hendon

NW43PG

Daniel Place

NW97BE

Woolmead Avenue

NW97ER

West Hendon Broadway

NW97FT

Shearwater Drive

NW43PP

Bertram Road

NW97RS

Pendragon Walk

NW91TB

West Hendon

NW43PH

Park Road

NW43HW

Brent Park Road

NW97DZ

Perryfield Way

NW43TN

Fairfield Avenue

NW43DP

Allington Road

NW97HE

Fryent Grove

NW44SD

Endersleigh Gardens

NW97HN

Reets Farm Close

NW43RP

Neeld Crescent

NW44HP

Talbot Crescent

NW43BR

Prince Charles Drive

NW96GS

West Hendon

NW97GB

Shearwater Drive

NW91GH

Edgware Road

NW43UH

Layfield Road

NW97SB

Amroth Green

NW97FX

Shearwater Drive

NW96AP

Garrick Road

NW43LP

Brent Cross Flyover

NW43HY

Dartmouth Road

Data Sources

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