Postcode NW2 5LJ 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 low crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 Dollis Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Willesden Community Gardens.
Willesden Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,965 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Willesden Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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 28 ft away from NW2 5LJ.
Willesden Green near NW2 5LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dollis Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Dollis Hill | Jubilee | Walking directions to Dollis Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Willesden Green | Jubilee | Walking directions to Willesden Green |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Neasden | Jubilee | Walking directions to Neasden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willesden Community Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Willesden Community Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,177,000 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 5LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 173A, Chapter Road, London, NW2 5LJ | Other | Freehold | £549,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 130A, Chapter Road, London, NW2 5LS | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 104, Griffin Close, London, NW10 1LP | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Osborne Mansions, 88, Chapter Road, London, NW2 5LP | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Flat 2, Churchill House, 140, Chapter Road, London, NW2 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the NW2 5LJ postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | A.P. Food local | High Road, Brent, NW10 2PR | Walking directions to A.P. Food local |
| 0.3 mi | Pound Village | 80 High Road, London, NW10 2PX | Walking directions to Pound Village |
| 0.3 mi | Yes 99 Plus | 74 High Road, London, NW10 2PU | Walking directions to Yes 99 Plus |
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 5LJ, 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 5LJ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5LJ in Willesden Green is £588,000 (about £654 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW2 5LJ, including Gladstone Park Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (Good) and St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW2 5LJ is Dollis Hill in TfL zone 3, about 490 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW2 5LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,965 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 5LJ 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).