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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

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

NW43HF

Brent Cross Flyover

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

NW43SN

Station Road

NW96AW

Wilberforce Road

NW43FE

Prince Charles Drive

NW43SU

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

NW43HJ

West Hendon

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

NW43AJ

Etheridge Road

NW96QP

Rushgrove Avenue

NW96GN

West Hendon

NW91LQ

Edgware Road

NW43EG

Audley Road

NW96FP

Edgware Road

NW43SA

Sevington Road

Data Sources

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