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NW10 5ES

College Road

Harlesden & Kensal Green

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Detailed insights for NW10 5ES

Overview

Postcode NW10 5ES is located in a major urban area, within the Harlesden & Kensal Green ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Kensal Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kensal Green is £73,312 per year. The nearest station is Kensal Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hazel Road Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Kensal Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kensal Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kensal Green is £73,312 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 69 ft away from NW10 5ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Kensal Green near NW10 5ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Kensal Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW10 5ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Kensal Green

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Kensal Green
0.3 mi

2

Kensal Rise

Overground

Walking directions to Kensal Rise
0.8 mi

3

Willesden Junction

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Willesden Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW10 5ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHazel Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Hazel Road Open Space
0.3 miChelmsford Square Tennis Courts & GardensSmallWalking directions to Chelmsford Square Tennis Courts & Gardens

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
10,845.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.71(+78%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.77(+22%)
Vehicle crime
14.58(+56%)
Other theft
13.92(+22%)
Drugs
11.93(+92%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
45.16%
Other White
34
15.67%
Caribbean
15
6.91%
African
12
5.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
5.07%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
52.36%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.66%
No qualifications
21
10.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
30.39%
Owns with a mortgage
23
22.55%
Owns outright
20
19.61%
Other social rented
14
13.73%
Social rents from council
13
12.75%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Median price£581,000
Price per sq ft£673
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£419K – £811K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £581,000 (about £673 per square foot) in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced29£871,000£650
Semi-Detached8£760,000£702
Flats66£507,875£660

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£454,000£1,275,000£850,000
2017£483,000£857,500£897,200
2018£482,000£995,000£950,000
2019£475,000£960,000£875,000
2020£475,000£837,500£975,000
2021£458,000£1,032,500£1,040,000
2022£452,500£1,115,000£915,000
2023£505,000£1,015,000£1,000,000
2024£490,000£1,116,250£980,000
2025£499,870£775,000£734,320
2026£405,000£997,500£1,042,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£688£588
2017£620£502£687
2018£637£460£646
2019£612£636£581
2020£581£677£630
2021£604£569£684
2022£620£657£677
2023£620£617£749
2024£633£667£690
2025£648£706£666
2026£558£689£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harlesden & Kensal Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW10 5ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW10 5ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, 48, Bathurst Gardens, London, NW10 5JAFlatsLeasehold£817,500
12 Sept 20254, Library Apartments, Bathurst Gardens, London, NW10 5JAFlatsLeasehold£870,000
03 Nov 202574, Purves Road, London, NW10 5TBTerracedFreehold£1,250,000
03 Oct 202581, Purves Road, London, NW10 5TETerracedFreehold£840,000
29 May 2026125B, Clifford Gardens, London, NW10 5JGFlatsLeasehold£530,000

Schools

In the NW10 5ES postcode area, located within Kensal Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW10 5ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPrincess Frederica CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryCollege Green School and ServicesLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableManor SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW10 5ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW10 5ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miC&D Food & Wine62 College Road, London, NW10 5ETWalking directions to C&D Food & Wine
0.1 miEuro Supermarket104-108 College Road, London, NW10 5HDWalking directions to Euro Supermarket
0.1 miThe Kensal Store110-114 College Road, London, NW10 5HDWalking directions to The Kensal Store
0.2 miLondis998-1002 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miThe Jazz Wine Mart108 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3JPWalking directions to The Jazz Wine Mart

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW10 5ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amandine Marie Alexandre

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Matt Kelcher

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tina Amadi

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Georgia Gould

Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBrentE09000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyQueen's Park and Maida ValeE14001435
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kensal GreenE02000125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 033CE01000532
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW10 5ES

Is NW10 5ES (Kensal Green) safe?

The area around NW10 5ES records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NW10 5ES?

The median sale price around NW10 5ES in Kensal Green is £581,000 (about £673 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW10 5ES?

There are 20 schools close to NW10 5ES, including Princess Frederica CofE Primary School (Good), College Green School and Services (Outstanding) and Manor School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW10 5ES?

The closest station to NW10 5ES is Kensal Green in TfL zone 2, about 340 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around NW10 5ES?

NW10 5ES scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW10 5ES (Kensal Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering NW10 5ES is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amandine Marie Alexandre (Green Party), Matt Kelcher (Labour Party) and Tina Amadi (Labour Party).