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West Hendon

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

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

West Hendon Population

17,253

Population density

5,475.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £514,750 in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£1,100,000	£788,000	£925,000	£1,100,000	£1,146,000
Flats	92	£450,938	£285,000	£383,113	£583,400	£736,964
Semi-Detached	17	£545,000	£400,000	£535,000	£625,000	£738,000
Terraced	18	£512,500	£224,450	£428,750	£573,750	£607,500

10 years median price trend in West Hendon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Property prices in West Hendon

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