Postcode NW2 6LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Brent Cross & Staples Corner area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year. The nearest station is Brent Cross West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Claremont Park.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brent Cross & Staples Corner is £61,123 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 11 ft away from NW2 6LJ.
Brent Cross & Staples Corner near NW2 6LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brent Cross West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Cricklewood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Cricklewood |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Brent Cross | Northern | Walking directions to Brent Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Claremont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Claremont Park |
| 0.4 mi | Exploratory Park Brent Cross | Small | Walking directions to Exploratory Park Brent Cross |
| 0.4 mi | Pinemartin Acitivty Park | Small | Walking directions to Pinemartin Acitivty Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 42 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £697,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £570,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cricklewood
In the NW2 6LJ postcode area, located within Brent Cross & Staples Corner, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 383 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Wing Yip | 395 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6LN | Walking directions to Wing Yip |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Mart Food & Wine | Crest Road, Brent, NW2 7ET | Walking directions to Mini Mart Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | A/F/G | Claremont Road, Barnet, NW2 1AJ | Walking directions to A/F/G |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Edgware Road, Barnet, NW2 6GH | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.