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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 average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% 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 £65,938 per year. There are 2 schools in West Hendon: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
16.2%
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

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£581
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£367K – £585K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £581 per square foot) in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £1,305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£1,100,000£559
Semi-Detached16£547,500£564
Terraced18£495,000£615
Flats61£390,000£563

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£845,000£485,000£737,500£554,000
2017£1,025,000£395,000£591,500£507,500
2018£842,500£446,750£587,500£475,000
2019£1,160,000£404,000£538,500£412,475
2020£1,046,000£380,000£605,000£422,500
2021£1,188,000£360,000£560,000£470,000
2022£1,135,000£419,440£590,000£517,500
2023£1,157,500£480,038£608,000£527,500
2024£1,050,000£404,100£640,000£530,000
2025£1,050,000£457,500£562,500£495,000
2026£1,100,000£358,750£592,500£507,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£613£628£519£447
2017£545£603£539£512
2018£626£651£477£537
2019£588£594£496£491
2020£591£628£513£550
2021£530£572£561£582
2022£600£675£539£548
2023£531£647£580£582
2024£623£658£453£567
2025£504£699£589£610
2026£616£498£519£579
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hendon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Hendon ward.

Local councillors

Andrea Lesley Bilbow

West Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Carrie Reiners

West Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rishikesh Chakraborty

West Hendon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin West Hendon

NW43LP

Brent Cross Flyover

NW43HY

Dartmouth Road

NW98EQ

Edgware Road

NW97FU

Cool Oak Lane

NW44PF

Station Road

NW43AQ

Neeld Crescent

NW97FF

Moorhen Drive

NW91ZZ

West Hendon

NW43TR

Sturgess Avenue

NW96FU

West Hendon

NW97EJ

Brent View Road

NW43DE

Allington Road

NW96AG

West Hendon Broadway

NW43HX

Dartmouth Road

NW44RZ

Endersleigh Gardens

NW43XG

Vivian Avenue

NW44HQ

Mapesbury Mews

NW96JL

Hyde Estate Road

NW96GW

West Hendon

NW43LY

Hendon Way

NW97EG

Perryfield Way

NW97RP

Bala Green

NW43JB

Dallas Road

NW43JH

Watford Way

NW43DY

Crespigny Road

NW44NL

Station Road

NW97EQ

Perryfield Way

NW44EZ

Edgeworth Avenue

NW96FZ

Edgware Road

NW44RX

Endersleigh Gardens

NW97BJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW44PD

Talbot Crescent

NW43BF

Remias Road

NW44SA

Grove Gardens

NW43NB

Hendon Way

NW96AH

Herbert Road

NW97FN

Perryfield Way

NW43UG

Layfield Road

NW43DG

Graham Road

NW91TQ

West Hendon

NW43SN

Station Road

NW96AW

Wilberforce Road

NW43FE

Prince Charles Drive

NW43SU

West Hendon

NW97GG

West Hendon

NW43SR

Station Road

NW96AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW43XD

Vivian Avenue

NW97FH

Moorhen Drive

NW43ER

Montagu Road

NW44HA

Edgeworth Crescent

NW43JL

Watford Way

NW97BS

Sorrel Mead

NW43XT

Alderton Crescent

NW97HW

Talgarth Walk

NW43FY

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW43PT

Park Road

NW96RA

Crossway

NW43PJ

St Davids Place

NW44PJ

Malcolm Crescent

NW97HA

Hyde Crescent

NW97AJ

Brent Park Road

NW43PU

Mount Road

NW97FA

Damsel Walk

NW97AX

Woolmead Avenue

NW43PA

Park Road

NW91GU

Edgware Road

NW97GD

Shearwater Drive

NW43DX

Crespigny Road

NW97FY

Shearwater Drive

NW96FQ

West Hendon

NW44PN

Station Road

NW97ES

West Hendon Broadway

NW43PB

Park Road

NW96FT

West Hendon

NW96QA

Scottwell Drive

NW91TA

West Hendon

NW43PQ

Park Road

NW43ET

Montagu Road

NW96JP

The Hyde

NW97AA

West Hendon Broadway

NW43RW

Brent Cross Flyover

NW43PR

Bertram Road

NW43DJ

Allington Road

NW97ZX

Edgware Road

NW43DL

Elliot Road

NW44NP

Faber Gardens

NW97RN

Brecon Green

NW44PW

Station Road

NW43EA

Allington Road

NW43PL

Park Road

NW97SA

Ammanford Green

NW43JD

Dallas Road

NW44SE

Endersleigh Gardens

NW97HF

Fryent Fields

NW96QP

Rushgrove Avenue

NW96GN

West Hendon

NW91LQ

Edgware Road

NW43EG

Audley Road

NW96FP

Edgware Road