Postcode NW2 2SS is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Childs Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Childs Hill is £77,163 per year. The nearest station is Cricklewood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hampstead Cemetery.
Childs Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Childs Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Childs Hill is £77,163 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from NW2 2SS.
Childs Hill near NW2 2SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cricklewood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Cricklewood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Cricklewood |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kilburn | Jubilee | Walking directions to Kilburn |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Willesden Green | Jubilee | Walking directions to Willesden Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hampstead Cemetery | Large | Walking directions to Hampstead Cemetery |
| 0.4 mi | Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Mapesbury Dell | Small | Walking directions to Mapesbury Dell |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 2SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 28, Marnham Avenue, London, NW2 2SP | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 3, 6, Lichfield Road, London, NW2 2RE | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 5, Lichfield Road, London, NW2 2RE | Terraced | Leasehold | £276,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 22, Besant Road, London, NW2 2SN | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat B, 37, Lichfield Road, London, NW2 2RG | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the NW2 2SS postcode area, located within Childs Hill, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Barnet, NW2 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | African Food Centre | 18 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EX | Walking directions to African Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Khan Supermarket | 16 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EX | Walking directions to Khan Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Barnet, NW2 1DF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Cricklewood Broadway, Barnet, NW2 3ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2SS, 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 2SS records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NW2 2SS in Childs Hill is £520,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NW2 2SS, including St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Hampstead School (Good) and Childs Hill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 2SS is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 209 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW2 2SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,234 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 2SS 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).