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NW2 4AD

Astley Avenue

Cricklewood & Mapesbury

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Detailed insights for NW2 4AD

Overview

Postcode NW2 4AD is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood & Mapesbury ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Cricklewood Anson Road area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cricklewood Anson Road is £62,383 per year. The nearest station is Willesden Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mapesbury Dell.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cricklewood Anson Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Cricklewood Anson Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cricklewood Anson Road is £62,383 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW2 4AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cricklewood Anson Road near NW2 4AD 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 Willesden Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 4AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green
0.5 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood
0.8 mi

3

Dollis Hill

Jubilee

Walking directions to Dollis Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 4AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
10,143.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.12(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-76%)
Other theft
5.9(-48%)
Vehicle crime
5.9(-37%)
Public order
4.83(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
22.97%
African
55
19.43%
Other White
46
16.25%
Other Asian
18
6.36%
Caribbean
18
6.36%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
50.41%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.07%
No qualifications
39
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.1%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
36.13%
Other social rented
33
27.73%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.81%
Owns outright
16
13.45%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Cricklewood & Mapesbury

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£639
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £758K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £639 per square foot) in Cricklewood & Mapesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £3,775,000.

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 & Mapesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£2,665,000£887
Semi-Detached2£1,930,000£721
Terraced13£845,000£603
Flats44£442,500£659

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricklewood & Mapesbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood & Mapesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,815,000£476,250£1,185,000£876,250
2017£1,900,000£475,000£1,110,000£800,000
2018£1,800,000£477,500£1,607,500£827,500
2019£2,200,000£450,000£1,325,000£720,000
2020£1,797,500£484,500£1,194,375£803,500
2021£1,750,000£465,000£1,175,000£910,000
2022£2,225,000£466,250£1,262,500£543,500
2023£2,232,500£445,500£1,500,000£825,000
2024£2,416,000£475,000£1,475,000£900,000
2025£2,712,500£449,960£1,375,000£810,000
2026£1,325,000£452,500£820,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood & Mapesbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood & Mapesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£883£646£649£556
2017£925£657£689£600
2018£646£671£739£487
2019£749£668£716£657
2020£706£637£621£588
2021£703£646£643£607
2022£873£658£640£625
2023£713£632£746£558
2024£888£568£626£567
2025£866£599£615£587
2026£760£698£585
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood & Mapesbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricklewood & Mapesbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202518B, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4JSFlatsLeasehold£876,600
07 Mar 2025Flat 1, 77, Anson Road, London, NW2 4ABFlatsLeasehold£380,000
06 Feb 2026First Floor Flat, 69, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£525,000
06 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 69, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£745,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 2, 75, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£665,000

Schools

In the NW2 4AD postcode area, located within Cricklewood Anson Road, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 4AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryAnson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMora Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryConvent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 4AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 4AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food57-59 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 mitariqCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3HFWalking directions to tariq
0.3 miBroadway SupermarketCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3HYWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket
0.3 miSupersave47 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Supersave
0.3 miCapital FoodsCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3HTWalking directions to Capital Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

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 4AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gwen Grahl

Cricklewood & Mapesbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tariq Dar

Cricklewood & Mapesbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dawn Butler

Brent East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBrentE09000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrent EastE14001122
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cricklewood Anson RoadE02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 015EE01000557
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 4AD

Is NW2 4AD (Cricklewood Anson Road) safe?

The area around NW2 4AD records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4AD?

The median sale price around NW2 4AD in Cricklewood Anson Road is £495,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 4AD?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 4AD, including Anson Primary School (Good), Mora Primary School (Good) and Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 4AD?

The closest station to NW2 4AD is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 473 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 4AD?

NW2 4AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 4AD (Cricklewood Anson Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent East covering NW2 4AD is Dawn Butler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gwen Grahl (Labour Party) and Tariq Dar (Labour Party).