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NW6 5SX

Gorefield Place

Kilburn

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Overview

Postcode NW6 5SX 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
51.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

51.5%

Approximately 51.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 131 ft away from NW6 5SX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 5SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park
0.3 mi

2

Kilburn High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Kilburn High Road
0.4 mi

2

Queens Park

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Queens Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 5SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.2 miSouth Kilburn Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to South Kilburn Open Space
0.2 miForty Tree GreenSmallWalking directions to Forty Tree Green

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
14,330.7 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
80
21.86%
African
44
12.02%
Other Asian
35
9.56%
Other White
34
9.29%
Irish
33
9.02%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
34.64%
No qualifications
91
29.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.78%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.69%
Other social rented
14
10.77%
Owns outright
13
10%
Total households: 130

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 5, Canterbury House, Canterbury Road, London, NW6 5FRFlatsLeasehold£480,000
15 Aug 202549, Chichester Road, London, NW6 5QWFlatsLeasehold£510,000
21 Mar 202531, Chichester Road, London, NW6 5QWFlatsLeasehold£480,000
28 Nov 202543B, Princess Road, London, NW6 5QTFlatsLeasehold£425,000
27 Mar 202523B, Princess Road, London, NW6 5QTFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the NW6 5SX postcode area, located within Kilburn Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe School of the Islamic Republic of IranOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miNurseryGranville Plus Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 5SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFood WorldCambridge Avenue, Brent, NW6 5BBWalking directions to Food World
0.2 miPit StopCambridge Avenue, Brent, NW6 5BBWalking directions to Pit Stop
0.2 miSupersave3 Kilburn Bridge, London, NW6 6HTWalking directions to Supersave
0.2 mibest-oneRupert Road, Brent, NW6 5DDWalking directions to best-one
0.3 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 5SX, 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 5SX

Is NW6 5SX (Kilburn Park) safe?

The area around NW6 5SX 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 5SX?

The median sale price around NW6 5SX 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 5SX?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 5SX, including St Mary's RC Primary School (Good), The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Inadequate) and Granville Plus Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 5SX?

The closest station to NW6 5SX is Kilburn Park in TfL zone 2, about 177 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 5SX?

NW6 5SX 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 5SX (Kilburn Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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