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NW2 3LS

Oak Grove

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 3LS

Overview

Postcode NW2 3LS 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 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Childs Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Childs Hill is £77,163 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from NW2 3LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Childs Hill near NW2 3LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Cricklewood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 3LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood
0.7 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green
0.8 mi

2

Kilburn

Jubilee

Walking directions to Kilburn

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
9,113.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.66(+427%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.3(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.13(-6%)
Other theft
11.97(+5%)
Public order
4.79(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
26.42%
Other White
58
19.4%
African
25
8.36%
Arab
24
8.03%
Other Asian
21
7.02%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.8%
No qualifications
58
23.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.8%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.8%
Apprenticeship
17
6.8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
44.68%
Other social rented
36
25.53%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.22%
Social rents from council
11
7.8%
Owns outright
10
7.09%
Total households: 141

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 3LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 3LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2026Flat 17, 59 - 61, Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LSFlatsLeasehold£270,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 12, 59 - 61, Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LSFlatsLeasehold£275,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 1, 59 - 61, Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LSFlatsLeasehold£275,000
29 Oct 202522, Oak Grove, London, NW2 3LPFlatsLeasehold£415,000
10 Oct 202515, Elm Grove, London, NW2 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the NW2 3LS postcode area, located within Childs Hill, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 3LS
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 3LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 3LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAfrican Food Centre18 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EXWalking directions to African Food Centre
0.1 miKhan Supermarket16 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1EXWalking directions to Khan Supermarket
0.1 miIcelandCricklewood Broadway, Barnet, NW2 3EDWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miCalabashCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3EJWalking directions to Calabash
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 3LS, 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)Childs HillE02000064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 041DE01000143
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 3LS

Is NW2 3LS (Childs Hill) safe?

The area around NW2 3LS 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.

What is the average house price near NW2 3LS?

The median sale price around NW2 3LS in Childs Hill is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 3LS?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 3LS, 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 3LS?

The closest station to NW2 3LS is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 180 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 3LS?

NW2 3LS 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).

Who represents NW2 3LS (Childs Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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