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NW26 9NE

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Harlesden & Kensal Green

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Detailed insights for NW26 9NE

Overview

Postcode NW26 9NE is located in a major urban area, within the Harlesden & Kensal Green ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Harlesden area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harlesden is £56,580 per year. The nearest station is Willesden Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wesley Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Harlesden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Harlesden has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.2%

Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Harlesden is £56,580 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from NW26 9NE.

Flood risk

N/A

Harlesden near NW26 9NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Willesden Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW26 9NE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Willesden Junction

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Willesden Junction
0.4 mi

3

Harlesden

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Harlesden
0.9 mi

2,3

North Acton

Central

Walking directions to North Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW26 9NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWesley Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Wesley Playing Fields
0.5 miCerebos GardensSmallWalking directions to Cerebos Gardens
0.4 miSt Marys Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to St Marys Open Space

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
13,550.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.58(+29%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.71(-4%)
Drugs
12.43(+100%)
Other theft
8.64(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.1(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
18.35%
Caribbean
84
15.11%
Other White
73
13.13%
African
68
12.23%
Irish
47
8.45%
Total population: 556

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
32.31%
No qualifications
100
21.98%
Level 3 (A level)
64
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
10.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
39.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
33.49%
Owns with a mortgage
25
11.79%
Social rents from council
14
6.6%
Owns outright
11
5.19%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Median price£581,000
Price per sq ft£673
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£419K – £811K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £581,000 (about £673 per square foot) in Harlesden & Kensal Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced29£871,000£650
Semi-Detached8£760,000£702
Flats66£507,875£660

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harlesden & Kensal Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£454,000£1,275,000£850,000
2017£483,000£857,500£897,200
2018£482,000£995,000£950,000
2019£475,000£960,000£875,000
2020£475,000£837,500£975,000
2021£458,000£1,032,500£1,040,000
2022£452,500£1,115,000£915,000
2023£505,000£1,015,000£1,000,000
2024£490,000£1,116,250£980,000
2025£499,870£775,000£734,320
2026£405,000£997,500£1,042,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£688£588
2017£620£502£687
2018£637£460£646
2019£612£636£581
2020£581£677£630
2021£604£569£684
2022£620£657£677
2023£620£617£749
2024£633£667£690
2025£648£706£666
2026£558£689£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlesden & Kensal Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harlesden & Kensal Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW26 9NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW26 9NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 202646, Station Road, London, NW10 4UAOtherFreehold£250,000
22 Aug 202512, Caple Road, London, NW10 8ABFlatsLeasehold£291,000
05 Mar 202519, Station Road, London, NW10 4UJTerracedFreehold£545,000
24 Nov 202543, Ranelagh Road, London, NW10 4URTerracedFreehold£871,000
09 Apr 202542B, Ranelagh Road, London, NW10 4URFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the NW26 9NE postcode area, located within Harlesden, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW26 9NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJohn Keble CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySaint Claudine's Catholic School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHarlesden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW26 9NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW26 9NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlishba News & Wines66 High Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4SJWalking directions to Alishba News & Wines
0.1 miMang Pinoy @ Kabul Plaza42-44 High Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4LSWalking directions to Mang Pinoy @ Kabul Plaza
0.1 miBest DealHigh Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4NJWalking directions to Best Deal
0.1 miSupersave Food & Wine80a-82 High Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4SJWalking directions to Supersave Food & Wine
0.2 miWay 2 Save37-41 High Street Harlesden, London, NW10 4NEWalking directions to Way 2 Save

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 NW26 9NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amandine Marie Alexandre

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Matt Kelcher

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tina Amadi

Harlesden & Kensal Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Georgia Gould

Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBrentE09000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyQueen's Park and Maida ValeE14001435
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HarlesdenE02000123
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 031CE01000525
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NW26 9NE

Is NW26 9NE (Harlesden) safe?

The area around NW26 9NE records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NW26 9NE?

The median sale price around NW26 9NE in Harlesden is £581,000 (about £673 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW26 9NE?

There are 19 schools close to NW26 9NE, including John Keble CofE Primary School (Good), Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (Good) and Harlesden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW26 9NE?

The closest station to NW26 9NE is Willesden Junction in TfL zone 3, about 303 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around NW26 9NE?

NW26 9NE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW26 9NE (Harlesden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering NW26 9NE is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amandine Marie Alexandre (Green Party), Matt Kelcher (Labour Party) and Tina Amadi (Labour Party).