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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. The median sale price in West Hendon is £430,000 (around £568 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £575,120. There are 3 schools in West Hendon: 3 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: £430,000
Price per sq ft: £568
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £575K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £568 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
Detached6£1,100,000£596
Semi-Detached15£550,000£537
Terraced15£500,000£599
Flats53£375,000£552

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£451,875£571,250£495,000
2026£1,100,000£351,250£571,250£535,000
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£696£577£610
2026£616£523£537£568
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