Postcode NW2 1LX is located in a major urban area, within the West Hendon ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Brent Cross & Staples Corner area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £48,500 per year. The nearest station is Brent Cross West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Claremont Park.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 of residents in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £48,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 9 ft away from NW2 1LX.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 1LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brent Cross West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Hendon | Thameslink | Walking directions to Hendon |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | Hendon Central | Northern | Walking directions to Hendon Central |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Claremont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Claremont Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sturgess Park | Small | Walking directions to Sturgess Park |
| 0.5 mi | Exploratory Park Brent Cross | Small | Walking directions to Exploratory Park Brent Cross |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in West Hendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,875 up to £1,662,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £920,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £378,725 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £527,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Hendon
In the NW2 1LX postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wing Yip | 395 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LN | Walking directions to Wing Yip |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Mart Food & Wine | Crest Road, Brent, NW2 7ET | Walking directions to Mini Mart Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Nathan Stores & Post Office | Park Road, Barnet, NW4 3PQ | Walking directions to Nathan Stores & Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Edgware Road West Hendon Broadway, Barnet, NW9 7DY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 383 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LD | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.