Postcode NW2 1NU 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 Cricklewood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 3.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from NW2 1NU.
North Cricklewood near NW2 1NU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Cricklewood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Cricklewood |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Basing Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Basing Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Childs Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Childs Hill Park |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £606 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 | 11 | £565,000 | £572 |
| Flats | 15 | £391,000 | £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 | £380,000 | £788,000 | £570,000 |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | 15, Cumbrian Gardens, London, NW2 1EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 9, Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 38, Cleveland Gardens, London, NW2 1DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £875,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 44, Cleveland Gardens, London, NW2 1DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 32, Cleveland Gardens, London, NW2 1DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the NW2 1NU postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | H&P Food and Wine | 93 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1HR | Walking directions to H&P Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | A/F/G | Claremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJ | Walking directions to A/F/G |
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 1NU, 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 1NU 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 1NU in North Cricklewood is £520,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NW2 1NU, including Wessex Gardens Primary School (Requires improvement), Rimon Jewish Primary School (Good) and Claremont Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 1NU is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 1,020 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW2 1NU 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 1NU 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).