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NW2 1PN

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Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 1PN

Overview

Postcode NW2 1PN 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 Cricklewood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clitterhouse Playing Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

North Cricklewood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from NW2 1PN.

Flood risk

No risk

North Cricklewood near NW2 1PN 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 Cricklewood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 1PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood
0.5 mi

3

Brent Cross West

Thameslink

Walking directions to Brent Cross West
0.8 mi

3

Brent Cross

Northern

Walking directions to Brent Cross

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
9,263.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.96(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.82(-62%)
Burglary
8.27(+51%)
Vehicle crime
7.68(-18%)
Other theft
4.14(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
75
17.12%
British
70
15.98%
African
61
13.93%
Other Asian
53
12.1%
Arab
50
11.42%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
45.79%
No qualifications
91
25.56%
Level 3 (A level)
36
10.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
44.44%
Owns outright
55
35.95%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.73%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.23%
Other social rented
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20251, Caney Mews, London, NW2 1BHTerracedLeasehold£280,000
18 Nov 202516, Dover Close, London, NW2 1AQFlatsLeasehold£350,000
08 Jul 20252, Dover Close, London, NW2 1AQOtherLeasehold£395,000
26 Mar 2025129, Pennine Drive, London, NW2 1NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£685,000
02 May 20254, Romney Row, London, NW2 1BWTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the NW2 1PN postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 1PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryClaremont Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Agnes' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 1PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlEdgware Road, Barnet, NW2 6GHWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miA/F/GClaremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJWalking directions to A/F/G
0.5 miSpar383 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LDWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco ExpressCricklewood Broadway, Barnet, NW2 3DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCo-op FoodBarnet, NW2 2DTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1PN, 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 040DE01000224
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 1PN

Is NW2 1PN (North Cricklewood) safe?

The area around NW2 1PN 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.

What is the average house price near NW2 1PN?

The median sale price around NW2 1PN 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 1PN?

There are 18 schools close to NW2 1PN, including Claremont Primary School (Good), St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 1PN?

The closest station to NW2 1PN is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 804 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 1PN?

NW2 1PN 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering NW2 1PN 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).