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NW2 1BB

Prayle Grove

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 1BB

Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

North Cricklewood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Cricklewood is £66,192 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from NW2 1BB.

Flood risk

No risk

North Cricklewood near NW2 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Brent Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 1BB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 1BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miClitterhouse Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Clitterhouse Playing Fields
0.4 miClaremont ParkMediumWalking directions to Claremont Park
0.4 miBasing Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Basing Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
4,270 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.91(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-42%)
Burglary
4.91(-10%)
Public order
4.42(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
94
22.07%
British
77
18.08%
Arab
43
10.09%
Other
34
7.98%
African
26
6.1%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
40.3%
No qualifications
70
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
40.35%
Owns outright
55
32.16%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.2%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.26%
Social rents from council
8
4.68%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Cricklewood

Median price£522,000
Price per sq ft£617
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£401K – £715K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricklewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£715,000£641
Terraced10£577,500£575
Flats14£400,500£627

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricklewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricklewood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202564, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£482,500
27 Mar 2025102, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000
13 Mar 2026111, Prayle Grove, London, NW2 1BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£614,000
26 Sept 202559, Hamilton Road, London, NW11 9EHTerracedFreehold£670,000
27 Mar 2025199, Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000

Schools

In the NW2 1BB postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 1BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWessex Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableMapledown SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWhitefield SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 1BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoTilling Road, London, NW2 1LZWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miA/F/GClaremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJWalking directions to A/F/G
0.3 miKosher OutletTilling Road, Barnet, NW2 1LWWalking directions to Kosher Outlet

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

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 NW2 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Schneiderman

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Anne Clarke

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Sackman

Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyFinchley and Golders GreenE14001238
WardCricklewoodE05013634
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North CricklewoodE02000063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 040CE01000222
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 1BB

Is NW2 1BB (North Cricklewood) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near NW2 1BB?

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.

What schools are near NW2 1BB?

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.

What is the nearest station to NW2 1BB?

The closest station to NW2 1BB is Brent Cross in TfL zone 3, about 534 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 1BB?

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).

Who represents NW2 1BB (North Cricklewood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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