Postcode NW2 5BY 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 very high crime levels, with around 146.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Willesden Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Willesden Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from NW2 5BY.
Willesden Green near NW2 5BY 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Dollis Hill | Jubilee | Walking directions to Dollis Hill |
| 1 mi | 2 | Brondesbury Park | Overground | Walking directions to Brondesbury Park |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 5BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 32, Lechmere Road, London, NW2 5BU | Terraced | Freehold | £840,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 2, 16, Lechmere Road, London, NW2 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £645,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 1, 16, Lechmere Road, London, NW2 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £653,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | First Floor Flat, 33, Huddlestone Road, London, NW2 5DL | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 27B, Linacre Road, London, NW2 5AY | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 |
In the NW2 5BY postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pound Village | 80 High Road, London, NW10 2PX | Walking directions to Pound Village |
| 0 mi | A.P. Food local | High Road, Brent, NW10 2PR | Walking directions to A.P. Food local |
| 0 mi | Yes 99 Plus | 74 High Road, London, NW10 2PU | Walking directions to Yes 99 Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Food and Wine | 108 High Road, London, NW10 2PP | Walking directions to Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | High Road, London, NW10 2TD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5BY, 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 5BY records about 146 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.
The median sale price around NW2 5BY 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 5BY, including St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (Good), Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School (Outstanding) and Gladstone Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 5BY is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 543 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW2 5BY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,658 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 5BY 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).