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Willesden Green

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About

Willesden Green ward sits in the northwestern part of the Brent borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside more modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfare is Willesden High Road, which serves as a local commercial hub with a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and eateries.

A notable local landmark is the historic Willesden Green Library Centre, which houses a public library and the Brent Museum. The ward includes the expansive Roundwood Park, offering sports facilities and green space. Residential streets branch off from the central roads, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere distinct from the busier town centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Willesden Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% 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 £62,585 per year. There are 4 schools in Willesden Green: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Willesden Green is home to around 18,957 people, with a population density of about 12,878.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Willesden Green Population
18,957
Population density
12,878.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
67.2(+152%)
Violence and sexual offences
48.37(+59%)
Vehicle crime
16.41(+69%)
Other theft
12.4(+7%)
Drugs
12.03(+98%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,835
20.23%
British
3,822
20.16%
Indian
1,634
8.62%
Arab
1,284
6.77%
African
1,226
6.47%
Total population: 18,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,772
43.42%
No qualifications
3,140
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,907
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,320
8.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,248
8%
Total 16+ residents: 15,597

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,125
41.33%
Owns outright
1,299
17.18%
Other social rented
1,279
16.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,098
14.52%
Social rents from council
443
5.86%
Total households: 7,561

Property prices in Willesden Green

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Willesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willesden Green 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 Willesden Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats46£408,500
Semi-Detached16£857,750
Terraced15£857,000

10 years median price trend in Willesden Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willesden Green.

Data Sources

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