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NW2 5LR

Willesden Green

Brent

England / London / Brent / Willesden Green / NW2 5LR

Overview

Postcode NW2 5LR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Willesden Green is £52,800 per year. The nearest station is Dollis Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Willesden Community Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Willesden Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Willesden Green has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 96.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% 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

3/10

The average income of residents in Willesden Green is £52,800 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 107 ft away from NW2 5LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Willesden Green near NW2 5LR 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 Dollis Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

3

Dollis Hill

Jubilee

0.4 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

0.9 mi

3

Neasden

Jubilee

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miWillesden Community GardensSmall

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
21,093.8 per km²

Demographics

British
68
24.64%
Other White
45
16.3%
African
21
7.61%
Caribbean
20
7.25%
Irish
18
6.52%
Total population: 276

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
53
46.49%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.91%
Owns outright
17
14.91%
Other social rented
12
10.53%
Social rents from council
12
10.53%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Willesden Green

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 in Willesden Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats62£435,000
Semi-Detached23£850,000
Terraced19£860,000

10 years price trend in Willesden Green

Schools

In the NW2 5LR postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGladstone Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miFood and WineHigh Road, Brent, NW10 2PP
0.2 miA.P. Food localHigh Road, Brent, NW10 2PR
0.2 miPound VillageHigh Road, Brent, NW10 2PX
0.2 miYes 99 PlusHigh Road, Brent, NW10 2PX
0.2 miSainsbury's Local174,176 High Road, London, NW10 2PD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.