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NW2 1TR

Claremont Road

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 1TR

Overview

Postcode NW2 1TR 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 201.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Brent Cross, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.7%

Approximately 65.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NW2 1TR.

Flood risk

Low

Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 1TR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Brent Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 1TR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Brent Cross

Northern

Walking directions to Brent Cross
0.5 mi

3

Brent Cross West

Thameslink

Walking directions to Brent Cross West
0.7 mi

3,4

Hendon Central

Northern

Walking directions to Hendon Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 1TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClitterhouse Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Clitterhouse Playing Fields
0.2 miClaremont ParkMediumWalking directions to Claremont Park
0.4 miSturgess ParkSmallWalking directions to Sturgess Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,930.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.9(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.16(+143%)
Shoplifting
65.16(+552%)
Other theft
29.75(+160%)
Vehicle crime
21.95(+134%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
65
20.97%
Other White
39
12.58%
Other
38
12.26%
British
33
10.65%
Other Asian
21
6.77%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.57%
No qualifications
52
23.96%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
59.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
19.61%
Owns outright
8
7.84%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.86%
Other social rented
6
5.88%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Cricklewood

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £695K

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.

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
Terraced11£565,000£572
Flats15£391,000£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£380,000£788,000£570,000
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 1TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat 22, 18, Ribbon Lane, London, NW2 8ADFlatsLeasehold£606,250
31 Mar 2025Flat 25, 18, Ribbon Lane, London, NW2 8ADFlatsLeasehold£736,250
31 Mar 2025Flat 20, 18, Ribbon Lane, London, NW2 8ADFlatsLeasehold£800,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 9, 18, Ribbon Lane, London, NW2 8ADFlatsLeasehold£535,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 23, 18, Ribbon Lane, London, NW2 8ADFlatsLeasehold£584,250

Schools

In the NW2 1TR postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 1TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableMapledown SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.0 miSecondaryWhitefield SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePeninimOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 1TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKosher OutletTilling Road, Barnet, NW2 1LWWalking directions to Kosher Outlet
0.1 miA/F/GClaremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJWalking directions to A/F/G
0.2 miTescoTilling Road, London, NW2 1LZWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miWaitrosePrince Charles Drive, Barnet, NW4 3FLWalking directions to Waitrose

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 1TR, 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)Brent Cross & Staples CornerE02000062
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 039BE01000221
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 1TR

Is NW2 1TR (Brent Cross & Staples Corner) safe?

The area around NW2 1TR records about 202 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.

What is the average house price near NW2 1TR?

The median sale price around NW2 1TR in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £520,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 1TR?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 1TR, including Mapledown School (Good), Whitefield School (Good) and Peninim (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 1TR?

The closest station to NW2 1TR is Brent Cross in TfL zone 3, about 536 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 1TR?

NW2 1TR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 1TR (Brent Cross & Staples Corner) in Parliament and on the local council?

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