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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

NW97BH

Cool Oak Lane

NW97JA

Lampeter Close

NW43BP

Rundell Crescent

NW43PH

Park Road

NW43XY

Vivian Avenue

NW44PZ

Station Road

NW97AB

Shearwater Drive

NW97BW

West Hendon Broadway

NW43PY

Vicarage Road

NW43TL

Park Road

NW44SA

Grove Gardens

NW91TB

West Hendon

NW97BJ

Cool Oak Lane

NW97FX

Shearwater Drive

NW97TH

Edgware Road

NW43FL

Prince Charles Drive

NW43SA

Sevington Road

NW97DN

West Hendon Broadway

NW97EL

Brent View Road

NW97HB

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97HU

Kingsbury Road

NW44NP

Faber Gardens

NW43FT

Prince Charles Drive

NW43RY

Sevington Road

NW44SE

Endersleigh Gardens

NW96LD

Edgware Road

NW97AH

Shearwater Drive

NW97AJ

Brent Park Road

NW97DJ

West Hendon Broadway

NW97FG

Moorhen Drive

NW97RR

Pendragon Walk

NW91PY

Edgware Road

NW96GN

West Hendon

NW97AR

West Hendon Broadway

NW97FL

Perryfield Way

NW97RW

Beaumaris Green

NW43EU

Audley Road

NW43SE

Foscote Road

NW97EN

Brent View Road

NW91JY

Edgware Road

NW96RH

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97BF

Moorhen Drive

NW97HY

Kingsbury Road

NW97FN

Perryfield Way

NW43AR

Graham Road

NW43EB

Elliot Road

NW43LH

Hendon Way

NW43HA

Station Road

NW43HW

Brent Park Road

NW91EY

Edgware Road

NW91QL

Edgware Road

NW96AL

Russell Road

NW97AY

Woolmead Avenue

NW97EB

Brent View Road

NW97EQ

Perryfield Way

NW97FY

Shearwater Drive

NW97RH

Cambrian Green

NW43EX

Audley Road

NW43UG

Layfield Road

NW97AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW97BY

Edgware Road

NW98EQ

Edgware Road

NW43PJ

St Davids Place

NW43UJ

Layfield Crescent

NW96AE

West Hendon Broadway

NW96AY

Wilberforce Road

NW97AG

Shearwater Drive

NW97BT

Edgware Road

NW97FA

Damsel Walk

NW97HT

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97ND

Cool Oak Lane

NW44PE

Talbot Crescent

NW43DL

Elliot Road

NW43JD

Dallas Road

NW43JJ

Watford Way

NW43JL

Watford Way

NW44PH

Station Road

NW96AP

Garrick Road

NW97ER

West Hendon Broadway

NW43BR

Prince Charles Drive

NW43DX

Crespigny Road

NW43EQ

Audley Road

NW43XR

Vivian Avenue

NW43XS

Alderton Way

NW96JL

Hyde Estate Road

NW97DG

Ravenstone Road

NW97DW

Ramsey Close

NW97RL

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43ET

Montagu Road

NW43EY

Audley Road

NW43PD

Nicoll Place

NW43UE

Layfield Close

NW97BA

Woolmead Avenue

NW97BD

Dehar Crescent

NW97EH

Brent View Road

NW97RN

Brecon Green

NW97ZX

Edgware Road

NW43AU

Watford Way

NW43DS

Elliot Road

NW43PN

Bertram Road

Data Sources

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