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NW2 3LL

Ash Grove

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 3LL

Overview

Postcode NW2 3LL 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 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Cricklewood, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,170 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 221 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% 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 rail, approximately 201 ft away from NW2 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 3LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Cricklewood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 3LL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood
0.6 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green
0.7 mi

2

Kilburn

Jubilee

Walking directions to Kilburn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.2 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
14,404.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.01(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.48(+36%)
Other theft
34.87(+205%)
Shoplifting
30.04(+201%)
Vehicle crime
24.68(+163%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
77
27.6%
Other Asian
42
15.05%
British
37
13.26%
Pakistani
16
5.73%
Arab
16
5.73%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
41.25%
No qualifications
60
25%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
66.37%
Owns outright
18
15.93%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.96%
Other social rented
4
3.54%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.54%
Total households: 113

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 20267, Richborough Road, London, NW2 3LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,100,000
07 May 202613B, Ash Grove, London, NW2 3LJFlatsLeasehold£325,000
29 Apr 2025Flat 3, 15, Ash Grove, London, NW2 3LJFlatsLeasehold£385,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 2, 15, Ash Grove, London, NW2 3LJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
09 Apr 202624B, Richborough Road, London, NW2 3LXFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the NW2 3LL postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 3LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHampstead SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Agnes' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAnson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 3LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCalabashCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3EJWalking directions to Calabash
0.1 miBroadway Express Food & WineCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3ELWalking directions to Broadway Express Food & Wine
0.1 miChoice Lanka Fruit & VegAnson Road, Brent, NW2 3JGWalking directions to Choice Lanka Fruit & Veg
0.1 miJannat Al KholdCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3ELWalking directions to Jannat Al Khold
0.1 miBroadway SupermarketCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3HYWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket

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 3LL, 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 039AE01000141
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 3LL

Is NW2 3LL (Brent Cross & Staples Corner) safe?

The area around NW2 3LL records about 221 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 3LL?

The median sale price around NW2 3LL in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 3LL?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 3LL, including Hampstead School (Good), St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Anson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 3LL?

The closest station to NW2 3LL is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 282 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 3LL?

NW2 3LL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 3LL (Brent Cross & Staples Corner) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering NW2 3LL 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).