Postcode NW2 1XB 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. The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year. The nearest station is Brent Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Clitterhouse Playing Fields.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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 per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from NW2 1XB.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 1XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brent Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Golders Green | Northern | Walking directions to Golders Green |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | Hendon Central | Northern | Walking directions to Hendon Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £570,600 in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,500 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 49 | £515,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £700,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £577,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cricklewood
In the NW2 1XB postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 1XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Tilling Road, London, NW2 1LZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | A/F/G | Claremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJ | Walking directions to A/F/G |
| 0.4 mi | Kosher Kingdom | Russell Parade, Barnet, NW11 9NN | Walking directions to Kosher Kingdom |
| 0.4 mi | Dukla Czech & Slovak Groceries | Russell Parade, Barnet, NW11 9LY | Walking directions to Dukla Czech & Slovak Groceries |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | Prince Charles Drive, Barnet, NW4 3FL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW2 1XB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.