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NW2 4JS

Melrose Avenue

Willesden Green

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Detailed insights for NW2 4JS

Overview

Postcode NW2 4JS is located in a major urban area, within the Willesden Green ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Dudden Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dudden Hill is £66,222 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Dudden Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Dudden Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 92 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dudden Hill is £66,222 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from NW2 4JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Dudden Hill near NW2 4JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Willesden Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 4JS
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 4JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
12,136.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
70.96(+164%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.1(+26%)
Shoplifting
19.55(+96%)
Vehicle crime
13.76(+47%)
Other theft
8.69(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
32.21%
Other White
63
23.6%
Irish
20
7.49%
Other Asian
15
5.62%
African
14
5.24%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
58.68%
No qualifications
30
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
47.33%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.37%
Owns outright
19
14.5%
Other social rented
18
13.74%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Willesden Green

Median price£588,000
Price per sq ft£654
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£417K – £875K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £588,000 (about £654 per square foot) in Willesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willesden Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£1,177,000£635
Terraced24£872,500£654
Flats55£435,000£645

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willesden Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willesden Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£459,250£1,022,500£745,000
2017£453,500£829,975£770,000
2018£456,250£900,000£785,000
2019£432,500£732,000£775,000
2020£505,000£850,000£792,000
2021£462,000£940,000£750,000
2022£537,500£1,075,000£899,975
2023£450,000£1,037,500£844,000
2024£465,400£980,000£842,500
2025£432,500£1,092,500£858,500
2026£427,500£840,000£919,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willesden Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willesden Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£703£584£637
2017£676£650£624
2018£628£472£619
2019£644£552£577
2020£607£660£603
2021£644£660£613
2022£702£640£683
2023£672£650£659
2024£645£635£666
2025£662£660£664
2026£654£624£654
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willesden Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willesden Green in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202518B, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4JSFlatsLeasehold£876,600
06 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 69, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£745,000
06 Feb 2026First Floor Flat, 69, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£525,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 2, 75, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHFlatsLeasehold£665,000
14 Aug 202533, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,020,000

Schools

In the NW2 4JS postcode area, located within Dudden Hill, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 4JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAnson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryConvent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMora Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 4JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food57-59 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSupersave47 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Supersave
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalWalm Lane, Brent, NW2 4QYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miGalaxy Newsagents37 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Galaxy Newsagents
0.3 miBroadway SupermarketCricklewood Broadway, Brent, NW2 3HYWalking directions to Broadway 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 4JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Robert Murray Burn

Willesden Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mary Elizabeth Mitchell

Willesden Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Saqlain Aftab Choudry

Willesden Green - 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
WardWillesden GreenE05013517
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dudden HillE02000110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 018EE01000559
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 4JS

Is NW2 4JS (Dudden Hill) safe?

The area around NW2 4JS records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4JS?

The median sale price around NW2 4JS in Dudden Hill is £588,000 (about £654 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 4JS?

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

What is the nearest station to NW2 4JS?

The closest station to NW2 4JS is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 436 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 4JS?

NW2 4JS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 4JS (Dudden Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent East covering NW2 4JS is Dawn Butler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Robert Murray Burn (Labour Party), Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (Green Party) and Saqlain Aftab Choudry (Labour Party).