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NW2 2NB

Hendon Way

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 2NB

Overview

Postcode NW2 2NB 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 Brent Cross, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clitterhouse Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

North Cricklewood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from NW2 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

North Cricklewood near NW2 2NB 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 Brent Cross located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 2NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Brent Cross

Northern

Walking directions to Brent Cross
0.6 mi

3

Golders Green

Northern

Walking directions to Golders Green
0.8 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClitterhouse Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Clitterhouse Playing Fields
0.1 miBasing Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Basing Hill Park
0.4 miChilds Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Childs Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
7,807 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.91(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-42%)
Burglary
4.91(-10%)
Public order
4.42(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
77
17.26%
British
73
16.37%
Arab
58
13%
Other Asian
53
11.88%
Other
50
11.21%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
42.3%
No qualifications
56
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
48.8%
Owns outright
50
30.12%
Owns with a mortgage
21
12.65%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.82%
Other social rented
4
2.41%
Total households: 166

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 2026Flat 3, 162, Hendon Way, London, NW2 2NEFlatsLeasehold£355,000
30 May 2025Flat 6, Pallester Court, Wayside, London, NW11 8QYFlatsLeasehold£410,000
21 Jan 202612, Grampian Gardens, London, NW2 1JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£685,000
15 May 202544, Grampian Gardens, London, NW2 1JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£611,000
23 Feb 20269, Cheviot Gardens, London, NW2 1QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the NW2 2NB postcode area, located within North Cricklewood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWessex Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryRimon Jewish Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMenorah Primary School for BoysVoluntary aided school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 2NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoTilling Road, London, NW2 1LZWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miSulam'sGolders Green Road, Barnet, NW11 8HPWalking directions to Sulam's
0.5 miSeoul PlazaBarnet, NW11 8HDWalking directions to Seoul Plaza
0.5 miTesco ExpressBarnet, NW11 8HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miA/F/GClaremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJWalking directions to A/F/G

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 2NB, 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 040CE01000222
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 2NB

Is NW2 2NB (North Cricklewood) safe?

The area around NW2 2NB 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.

What is the average house price near NW2 2NB?

The median sale price around NW2 2NB 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 2NB?

There are 18 schools close to NW2 2NB, including Wessex Gardens Primary School (Requires improvement), Rimon Jewish Primary School (Good) and Menorah Primary School for Boys. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 2NB?

The closest station to NW2 2NB is Brent Cross in TfL zone 3, about 879 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 2NB?

NW2 2NB 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).

Who represents NW2 2NB (North Cricklewood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering NW2 2NB 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).