Postcode NW2 1BB is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the North Cricklewood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Cricklewood is £66,192 per year. The nearest station is Brent Cross, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clitterhouse Playing Fields.
North Cricklewood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
North Cricklewood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Cricklewood is £66,192 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from NW2 1BB.
North Cricklewood near NW2 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brent Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Brent Cross West | Thameslink | Walking directions to Brent Cross West |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Golders Green | Northern | Walking directions to Golders Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clitterhouse Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Clitterhouse Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Claremont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Claremont Park |
| 0.4 mi | Basing Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Basing Hill Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £891,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £715,000 | £641 |
| Terraced | 10 | £577,500 | £575 |
| Flats | 14 | £400,500 | £627 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £414,000 | £570,000 | £500,000 |
| 2017 | £347,500 | £593,500 | £468,000 |
| 2018 | £433,125 | £650,000 | £447,500 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £624,500 | £485,000 |
| 2020 | £317,000 | £650,000 | £517,100 |
| 2021 | £383,188 | £645,000 | £670,000 |
| 2022 | £417,500 | £680,000 | £540,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £645,000 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £525,000 | £655,000 | £513,000 |
| 2025 | £505,000 | £700,000 | £537,500 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £788,000 | £577,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £617 | £544 | £601 |
| 2017 | £515 | £588 | £527 |
| 2018 | £615 | £541 | £562 |
| 2019 | £666 | £628 | £548 |
| 2020 | £594 | £599 | £467 |
| 2021 | £617 | £602 | £468 |
| 2022 | £643 | £655 | £591 |
| 2023 | £660 | £654 | £546 |
| 2024 | £717 | £657 | £615 |
| 2025 | £753 | £641 | £590 |
| 2026 | £636 | £625 | £677 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 64, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £482,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 102, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 111, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £614,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 59, Hamilton Road, London, NW11 9EH | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 199, Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £670,000 |
In the NW2 1BB postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Tilling Road, London, NW2 1LZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | A/F/G | Claremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJ | Walking directions to A/F/G |
| 0.3 mi | Kosher Outlet | Tilling Road, Barnet, NW2 1LW | Walking directions to Kosher Outlet |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW2 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Schneiderman
Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026
Anne Clarke
Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Sackman
Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW2 1BB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around NW2 1BB in North Cricklewood is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW2 1BB, including Wessex Gardens Primary School (Requires improvement), Mapledown School (Good) and Whitefield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 1BB is Brent Cross in TfL zone 3, about 534 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW2 1BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering NW2 1BB is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Schneiderman (Labour Party) and Anne Clarke (Labour Party).