Postcode NW2 1PL 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 very low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clitterhouse Playing Fields.
North Cricklewood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
North Cricklewood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW2 1PL.
North Cricklewood near NW2 1PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brent Cross West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Brent Cross West | Thameslink | Walking directions to Brent Cross West |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Cricklewood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Cricklewood |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Basing Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Basing 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 140, Cleveland Gardens, London, NW2 1DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £776,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 129, Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, Caney Mews, London, NW2 1BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 90, Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NP | Terraced | Freehold | £660,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 85, Cotswold Gardens, London, NW2 1PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 |
In the NW2 1PL postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Edgware Road, Barnet, NW2 6GH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | A/F/G | Claremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJ | Walking directions to A/F/G |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 383 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Barnet, NW2 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1PL, 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 1PL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 1PL in North Cricklewood is £520,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NW2 1PL, including Claremont Primary School (Good), St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Childs Hill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 1PL is Brent Cross West in TfL zone 3, about 829 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW2 1PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,840 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 1PL 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).