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NW6 5BW

Albert Road

Kilburn

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Detailed insights for NW6 5BW

Overview

Postcode NW6 5BW is located in a major urban area, within the Kilburn ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Kilburn Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kilburn Park is £63,215 per year. The nearest station is Queens Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
72.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kilburn Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kilburn Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.3%

Approximately 72.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kilburn Park is £63,215 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 12 ft away from NW6 5BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Kilburn Park near NW6 5BW 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 Queens Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 5BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Queens Park

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Queens Park
0.2 mi

Queens Park (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Queens Park (London)
0.3 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 5BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueens ParkLargeWalking directions to Queens Park
0.2 miSouth Kilburn Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to South Kilburn Open Space
0.4 miForty Tree GreenSmallWalking directions to Forty Tree Green

Area Profile

Population
546
Population density
21,496.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.39(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.19(-22%)
Other theft
8.64(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-3%)
Vehicle crime
4.49(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
170
31.02%
British
64
11.68%
Caribbean
42
7.66%
Arab
40
7.3%
Other White
35
6.39%
Total population: 548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
37.56%
No qualifications
88
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
94
49.21%
Social rents from council
44
23.04%
Owns with a mortgage
15
7.85%
Owns outright
12
6.28%
Shared ownership
12
6.28%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Kilburn

Median price£545,000
Price per sq ft£819
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£445K – £750K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 (about £819 per square foot) in Kilburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,499 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kilburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,885,000£1,088
Terraced20£1,424,975£970
Semi-Detached1£695,000£609
Flats87£500,000£780

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kilburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£575,000£1,150,000
2017£566,000£1,220,000
2018£500,000£1,255,000
2019£556,500£1,060,000
2020£490,000£1,299,950
2021£550,000£1,370,000
2022£550,000£1,415,000
2023£530,000£1,347,500
2024£575,000£1,305,000
2025£486,000£1,252,500
2026£530,000£1,585,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£862£816
2017£808£887
2018£759£865
2019£776£770
2020£755£849
2021£805£898
2022£821£881
2023£854£883
2024£887£891
2025£838£986
2026£676£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kilburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kilburn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 2025Flat A, 136, Brondesbury Villas, London, NW6 6AEFlatsLeasehold£428,178
29 May 2026Flat 21, George House, Albert Road, London, NW6 5BRFlatsLeasehold£630,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 8, George House, Albert Road, London, NW6 5BRFlatsLeasehold£530,000
09 Mar 2026112, Brondesbury Road, London, NW6 6RXFlatsLeasehold£600,000
10 Jul 202515, Cedarside Apartments, 3, Albert Road, London, NW6 5FTFlatsLeasehold£1,150,000

Schools

In the NW6 5BW postcode area, located within Kilburn Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 5BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryGranville Plus Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Kilburn Park School FoundationFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 5BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 5BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mibest-oneRupert Road, Brent, NW6 5DDWalking directions to best-one
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodSalusbury Road, Brent, NW6 6BFWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miFood Wise61 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6NJWalking directions to Food Wise
0.2 mibest-one28 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6NLWalking directions to best-one
0.2 miSupersave36 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6NLWalking directions to Supersave

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 NW6 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Ryan

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephen Malonga

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzanne Gallagher

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardKilburnE05013503
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kilburn ParkE02000126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 034CE01000551
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 5BW

Is NW6 5BW (Kilburn Park) safe?

The area around NW6 5BW records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NW6 5BW?

The median sale price around NW6 5BW in Kilburn Park is £545,000 (about £819 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW6 5BW?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 5BW, including St Mary's RC Primary School (Good), Granville Plus Nursery School (Good) and The Kilburn Park School Foundation (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 5BW?

The closest station to NW6 5BW is Queens Park in TfL zone 2, about 318 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around NW6 5BW?

NW6 5BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 5BW (Kilburn Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering NW6 5BW is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Ryan (Green Party), Stephen Malonga (Green Party) and Suzanne Gallagher (Green Party).