Postcode NW2 1HB is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Brent Cross & Staples Corner area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year. The nearest station is Cricklewood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Millennium Green.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from NW2 1HB.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cricklewood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Cricklewood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Cricklewood |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Willesden Green | Jubilee | Walking directions to Willesden Green |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kilburn | Jubilee | Walking directions to Kilburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
| 0.3 mi | Mapesbury Dell | Small | Walking directions to Mapesbury Dell |
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 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | 6, Crown Terrace, London, NW2 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 6, Crown Terrace, London, NW2 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Ground Floor Shop, 4, Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EX | Other | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 24B, Elm Grove, London, NW2 3AA | Flats | Leasehold | £211,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 24A, Elm Grove, London, NW2 3AA | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the NW2 1HB postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | African Food Centre | 18 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EX | Walking directions to African Food Centre |
| 0 mi | Khan Supermarket | 16 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EX | Walking directions to Khan Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Barnet, NW2 1DF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Cricklewood Broadway, Barnet, NW2 3ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Subi Food & Wine | Cricklewood Broadway, Barnet, NW2 3EB | Walking directions to Subi Food & Wine |
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 1HB, 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 1HB records about 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NW2 1HB in Brent Cross & Staples Corner 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 1HB, including St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Hampstead School (Good) and Anson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 1HB is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 160 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW2 1HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,170 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 1HB 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).