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NW2 4HJ

Mapesbury Road

Cricklewood & Mapesbury

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Detailed insights for NW2 4HJ

Overview

Postcode NW2 4HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood & Mapesbury ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Brondesbury area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brondesbury is £71,388 per year. The nearest station is Kilburn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maygrove Peace Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Brondesbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brondesbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brondesbury is £71,388 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from NW2 4HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brondesbury near NW2 4HJ 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 Kilburn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 4HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kilburn

Jubilee

Walking directions to Kilburn
0.4 mi

2

Brondesbury

Overground

Walking directions to Brondesbury
0.6 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 4HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMaygrove Peace ParkSmallWalking directions to Maygrove Peace Park
0.3 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
19,673.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.39(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.13(-35%)
Vehicle crime
13.42(+43%)
Other theft
10.84(-5%)
Public order
9.29(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
22.65%
African
62
17.13%
Other White
56
15.47%
Other Asian
34
9.39%
Other
27
7.46%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
44.52%
No qualifications
48
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
27.46%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.49%
Other social rented
12
8.45%
Owns outright
11
7.75%
Total households: 142

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 4HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 2025Flat 5, St Ives Court, 47, Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HJFlatsLeasehold£440,000
05 Aug 2025Flat 4, Summit Court, 43 - 53, Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PYFlatsLeasehold£310,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 3, Teignmouth Court, 35, Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HLFlatsLeasehold£483,000
26 Jun 2025Flat 46, Princes Court, 55 - 57, Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PXFlatsLeasehold£449,920
05 Dec 2025Flat 24, Hillcrest Court, Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 3PGFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the NW2 4HJ postcode area, located within Brondesbury, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 4HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Mulberry House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryNorth West London Jewish Day SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Hampstead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 4HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miInternational Food CentreCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3HDWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.2 miCo-op Food22-26 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLan 2000 kompressor LtdCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3JXWalking directions to Lan 2000 kompressor Ltd
0.3 miBudgens41,43 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3JXWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miIly's SupermarketCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3ETWalking directions to Ily's Supermarket

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 4HJ, 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)BrondesburyE02000115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 023EE01000561
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 4HJ

Is NW2 4HJ (Brondesbury) safe?

The area around NW2 4HJ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near NW2 4HJ?

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

What schools are near NW2 4HJ?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 4HJ, including The Mulberry House School, North West London Jewish Day School (Good) and West Hampstead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 4HJ?

The closest station to NW2 4HJ is Kilburn in TfL zone 2, about 421 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 4HJ?

NW2 4HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 4HJ (Brondesbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent East covering NW2 4HJ 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).