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Willesden Green

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About

Willesden Green is a residential neighbourhood in northwest London, centred around its namesake High Road. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside more modern apartment buildings. It functions as a local hub with a variety of independent shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the community. The Jubilee line provides direct transport links into Central London, making it a practical base for commuters.

The area is home to the historic Willesden Green Library Centre, which incorporates the locally significant Brent Museum. A short walk away lies the expansive open space of Gladstone Park, offering sports facilities, a children's playground, and a community garden. The local high street reflects the area's demographic makeup, with businesses serving a range of cultural backgrounds. This creates a functional, everyday atmosphere focused on local needs rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Willesden Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willesden Green is £61,273 per year. There are 2 schools in Willesden Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Willesden Green is home to around 8,996 people, with a population density of about 14,668.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Willesden Green Population
8,996
Population density
14,668.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.79(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.13(+10%)
Vehicle crime
10.89(+16%)
Other theft
10.89(-5%)
Shoplifting
8.34(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,011
22.36%
British
1,829
20.34%
Indian
785
8.73%
African
666
7.41%
Arab
509
5.66%
Total population: 8,993

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,381
44.49%
No qualifications
1,439
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
882
11.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
718
9.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,600

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,670
45.07%
Owns outright
570
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
521
14.06%
Other social rented
495
13.36%
Social rents from council
258
6.96%
Total households: 3,705

Property prices in Willesden Green

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£610
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £780K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £610 per square foot) in Willesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willesden Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,050,000£747
Semi-Detached5£1,050,000£620
Terraced9£780,000£647
Flats22£450,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willesden Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willesden Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£650,000
2017£1,650,000£453,500£700,000£755,000
2018£1,650,000£440,000£700,000£750,000
2019£1,700,000£412,500£800,000£750,000
2020£515,000£681,250£816,588
2021£1,570,000£482,500£1,010,000£750,000
2022£1,927,500£457,000£850,000£825,000
2023£2,250,000£435,000£665,000£850,000
2024£1,825,000£450,000£1,190,000£805,000
2025£1,705,000£442,500£950,000£810,000
2026£445,000£945,000£575,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willesden Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willesden Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£745£581
2017£829£673£657£673
2018£600£613£823£601
2019£523£633£545£542
2020£625£751£605
2021£653£685£581£571
2022£623£674£766£710
2023£692£707£772£637
2024£601£678£711£663
2025£759£645£620£667
2026£600£559£507
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willesden Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willesden Green in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.