Postcode NW2 5BL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Willesden Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Willesden Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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.
The average income per household in Willesden Green is £61,273 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 253 ft away from NW2 5BL.
Willesden Green near NW2 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Willesden Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Willesden Green | Jubilee | Walking directions to Willesden Green |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Dollis Hill | Jubilee | Walking directions to Dollis Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Neasden | Jubilee | Walking directions to Neasden |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £595,500 (about £654 per square foot) in Willesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £1,162,000 | £635 |
| Terraced | 24 | £872,500 | £654 |
| Flats | 55 | £435,000 | £645 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 5BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 7, Buxton Road, London, NW2 5BL | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | Flat 3, 2, Buxton Road, London, NW2 5BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £111,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 2, Buxton Road, London, NW2 5BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 55, Balmoral Road, London, NW2 5BN | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Osborne Mansions, 88, Chapter Road, London, NW2 5LP | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the NW2 5BL postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A.P. Food local | High Road, Brent, NW10 2PR | Walking directions to A.P. Food local |
| 0.2 mi | Pound Village | 80 High Road, London, NW10 2PX | Walking directions to Pound Village |
| 0.2 mi | Yes 99 Plus | 74 High Road, London, NW10 2PU | Walking directions to Yes 99 Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Food and Wine | 108 High Road, London, NW10 2PP | Walking directions to Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 174,176 High Road, London, NW10 2PD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Brent district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW2 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Robert Murray Burn
Willesden Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Elizabeth Mitchell
Willesden Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Saqlain Aftab Choudry
Willesden Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Dawn Butler
Brent East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW2 5BL records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NW2 5BL in Willesden Green is £595,500 (about £654 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW2 5BL, including St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (Good), Gladstone Park Primary School (Good) and Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 5BL is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 547 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW2 5BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,848 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brent East covering NW2 5BL 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).