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NW2 5SX

St Pauls Avenue

Willesden Green

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Detailed insights for NW2 5SX

Overview

Postcode NW2 5SX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Willesden Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from NW2 5SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Willesden Green near NW2 5SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Willesden Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 5SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green
0.6 mi

3

Dollis Hill

Jubilee

Walking directions to Dollis Hill
0.8 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
15,381.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.15(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.99(-22%)
Vehicle crime
7.58(-19%)
Drugs
7(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
130
34.3%
British
83
21.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
51
13.46%
Caribbean
17
4.49%
Arab
17
4.49%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
49.85%
No qualifications
77
23.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.16%
Level 3 (A level)
21
6.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.74%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
153
75.74%
Other social rented
25
12.38%
Owns with a mortgage
12
5.94%
Owns outright
6
2.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.98%
Total households: 202

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 5SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 5SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20265, Grove Road, London, NW2 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,300,000
27 Mar 2026Flat B, 5, Grove Road, London, NW2 5TAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
02 Oct 202514A, Grove Road, London, NW2 5TAFlatsLeasehold£745,000
10 Jun 202635B, Dean Road, London, NW2 5ABFlatsLeasehold£405,000
19 Dec 20259C, Dean Road, London, NW2 5ABFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the NW2 5SX postcode area, located within Willesden Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 5SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryConvent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGladstone Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 5SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 5SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGalaxy Newsagents37 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Galaxy Newsagents
0.2 miSupersave47 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QUWalking directions to Supersave
0.2 miSainsbury'sHigh Road, London, NW10 2TDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWalm Lane, Brent, NW2 4QYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food57-59 Walm Lane, London, NW2 4QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5SX, 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 022CE01000639
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 5SX

Is NW2 5SX (Willesden Green) safe?

The area around NW2 5SX 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.

What is the average house price near NW2 5SX?

The median sale price around NW2 5SX 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 5SX?

There are 20 schools close to NW2 5SX, including Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School (Outstanding), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (Good) and Gladstone Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 5SX?

The closest station to NW2 5SX is Willesden Green in TfL zone 2,3, about 181 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 5SX?

NW2 5SX 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).

Who represents NW2 5SX (Willesden Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent East covering NW2 5SX 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).