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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

NW43TT

Sturgess Avenue

NW96NW

The Hyde

NW97FQ

Perryfield Way

NW97HX

Derwent Rise

NW97RB

Colwyn Green

NW43SZ

Hollyview Close

NW97FH

Moorhen Drive

NW97GD

Shearwater Drive

NW97GF

Shearwater Drive

NW43DH

Graham Road

NW43HD

Graham Road

NW44QE

Station Road

NW97EJ

Brent View Road

NW97EY

Hyde Crescent

NW97FT

Shearwater Drive

NW43BS

Rundell Crescent

NW43RX

Sevington Road

NW43TX

Riverside

NW43XJ

Vivian Avenue

NW43YA

Vivian Avenue

NW44EY

Edgeworth Avenue

NW44HA

Edgeworth Crescent

NW96AQ

Irving Way

NW96BH

Edgware Road

NW97QF

Marsh Drive

NW97RF

Snowdon Drive

NW91JW

Edgware Road

NW96LE

The Hyde

NW97BN

West Hendon Broadway

NW97RE

Snowdon Drive

NW97RP

Bala Green

NW97RZ

Ruthin Close

NW44NU

Woodward Avenue

NW97DE

West Hendon Broadway

NW97ET

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97HE

Fryent Grove

NW43RP

Neeld Crescent

NW96GH

West Hendon

NW96QB

Scottwell Drive

NW97EA

West Hendon Broadway

NW97GB

Shearwater Drive

NW97SD

Welshside Walk

NW43HB

Audley Road

NW96AX

Wilberforce Road

NW97FR

Sorrel Mead

NW43DU

Crespigny Road

NW43HE

Graham Road

NW97AD

Shearwater Drive

NW97DY

West Hendon Broadway

NW97EG

Perryfield Way

NW97HA

Hyde Crescent

NW43EA

Allington Road

NW43FP

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

NW44HP

Talbot Crescent

NW44PD

Talbot Crescent

NW91RE

Edgware Road

NW96FS

West Hendon

NW97BL

Esmar Crescent

NW97HP

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97RX

Tintern Path

NW43PE

Park Road

NW43SX

Station Road

NW97RJ

Goldsmith Avenue

NW43BF

Remias Road

NW43PG

Daniel Place

NW43SS

High Mount

NW43TJ

Park Road

NW96FR

Alpini Road

NW97FE

Pheasant Square

NW97HW

Talgarth Walk

NW97RY

Ruthin Close

NW43JH

Watford Way

NW43PX

Vicarage Road

NW43QA

Mount Road

NW43SR

Station Road

NW43TA

Algernon Road

NW97EU

Goldsmith Avenue

NW97QH

Marsh Drive

NW43FJ

Prince Charles Drive

NW43HF

Brent Cross Flyover

NW43UU

Vivian Avenue

NW44HJ

Edgeworth Close

NW96QH

Deerfield Close

NW43ST

High Mount

NW44HL

Station Road

NW96AW

Wilberforce Road

NW97BB

Seelig Avenue

NW97RU

Fryent Grove

NW43FE

Prince Charles Drive

NW43QB

Park Road

NW43TU

Riverside

NW44PJ

Malcolm Crescent

NW96BG

West Hendon Broadway

NW96QP

Rushgrove Avenue

NW97DL

Moorhen Drive

NW43EE

Elliot Road

NW43PT

Park Road

NW44HS

Talbot Crescent

NW96AJ

Herbert Road

NW96JR

Edgware Road

Data Sources

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