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NW6 5SL

Oxford Road

Kilburn

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Overview

Postcode NW6 5SL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Kilburn Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Kilburn Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kilburn Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.7%

Approximately 45.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from NW6 5SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Kilburn Park near NW6 5SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Kilburn Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 5SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park
0.1 mi

2

Kilburn High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Kilburn High Road
0.5 mi

2

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 5SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.5 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.4 miSouth Kilburn Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to South Kilburn Open Space

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
16,624.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.29(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.32(+139%)
Shoplifting
35.63(+257%)
Other theft
22.27(+95%)
Theft from the person
20.29(+116%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
58
21.97%
Other White
54
20.45%
Other Asian
24
9.09%
African
23
8.71%
Caribbean
23
8.71%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
56.07%
No qualifications
35
14.64%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.6%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
44.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
29.8%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.25%
Shared ownership
7
4.64%
Owns outright
6
3.97%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Kilburn

Median price£543,000
Price per sq ft£820
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£445K – £753K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £543,000 (about £820 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
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202532D, Oxford Road, London, NW6 5SLFlatsLeasehold£590,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 28, Lichfield House, Tollgate Gardens, London, NW6 5GAFlatsLeasehold£495,000
25 Jul 202520B, Cambridge Avenue, London, NW6 5BAFlatsLeasehold£401,000
27 Mar 202528C, Cambridge Avenue, London, NW6 5BAFlatsLeasehold£432,500
25 Mar 202532B, Cambridge Avenue, London, NW6 5BAFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the NW6 5SL postcode area, located within Kilburn Park, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 5SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.1 miSecondarySt Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableNaima Jewish Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 5SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood WorldCambridge Avenue, Brent, NW6 5BBWalking directions to Food World
0.1 miDay 1Kilburn High Road, Westminster, NW6 5SDWalking directions to Day 1
0.1 miPit StopCambridge Avenue, Brent, NW6 5BBWalking directions to Pit Stop
0.1 miSupersave3 Kilburn Bridge, London, NW6 6HTWalking directions to Supersave
0.1 miTesco Express34-36 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 5UAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5SL, 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 034BE01000550
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 5SL

Is NW6 5SL (Kilburn Park) safe?

The area around NW6 5SL records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5SL?

The median sale price around NW6 5SL in Kilburn Park is £543,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW6 5SL?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 5SL, including St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School (Good) and Naima Jewish Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 5SL?

The closest station to NW6 5SL is Kilburn Park in TfL zone 2, about 107 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 5SL?

NW6 5SL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering NW6 5SL 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).