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NW2 4QU

Walm Lane

Willesden Green

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Overview

Postcode NW2 4QU is located in a major urban area, within the Willesden Green ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Willesden Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willesden Green is £61,273 per year. The nearest station is Willesden Green, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mapesbury Dell.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Willesden Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Willesden Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Willesden Green is £61,273 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NW2 4QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Willesden Green near NW2 4QU 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 Willesden Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 4QU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green
0.7 mi

2

Kilburn

Jubilee

Walking directions to Kilburn
0.7 mi

2

Brondesbury Park

Overground

Walking directions to Brondesbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 4QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
12,954.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.36(+166%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.52(+50%)
Shoplifting
33.42(+235%)
Other theft
21.68(+90%)
Public order
16.26(+141%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
29.9%
Other White
92
23.12%
Other Asian
26
6.53%
Caribbean
26
6.53%
Indian
25
6.28%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
48.41%
No qualifications
66
19.02%
Level 3 (A level)
38
10.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.92%
Apprenticeship
20
5.76%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
32.09%
Owns outright
30
16.04%
Shared ownership
25
13.37%
Owns with a mortgage
23
12.3%
Social rents from council
18
9.63%
Total households: 187

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 4QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Flat 2, Huntingdon House, 1 - 3, St Pauls Avenue, London, NW2 5SRFlatsLeasehold£462,500
03 Oct 2025Flat 6, Huntingdon House, 1 - 3, St Pauls Avenue, London, NW2 5SRFlatsLeasehold£500,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 54, Erin Court, 94, Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QAFlatsLeasehold£138,000
28 Mar 202512A, Station Parade, London, NW2 4NHOtherFreehold£600,000
28 Jul 202533B, Walm Lane, London, NW2 5SHOtherLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the NW2 4QU postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 4QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryConvent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAnson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 4QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 4QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGalaxy Newsagents37 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Galaxy Newsagents
0 miSupersave47 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Supersave
0 miSainsbury's LocalWalm Lane, Brent, NW2 4QYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food57-59 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miSainsbury'sHigh Road, London, NW10 2TDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 4QU, 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)Willesden GreenE02000114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 022DE01000642
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 4QU

Is NW2 4QU (Willesden Green) safe?

The area around NW2 4QU records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4QU?

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

What schools are near NW2 4QU?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 4QU, including Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School (Outstanding), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (Good) and Anson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 4QU?

The closest station to NW2 4QU is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 84 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 4QU?

NW2 4QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 4QU (Willesden Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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