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NW6 5YL

Cambridge Road

Kilburn

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Detailed insights for NW6 5YL

Overview

Postcode NW6 5YL 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 high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 Kilburn Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
95%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Kilburn Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kilburn Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

95%

Approximately 95.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 5YL.

Flood risk

No risk

Kilburn Park near NW6 5YL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 5YL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park
0.4 mi

Queens Park (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Queens Park (London)
0.5 mi

2

Queens Park

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Queens Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
84,615.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.38(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.09(+19%)
Other theft
13.25(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+62%)
Burglary
7.95(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
88
26.43%
Caribbean
69
20.72%
Other Asian
33
9.91%
Other White
30
9.01%
British
24
7.21%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
31.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
18.85%
No qualifications
47
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
142
88.2%
Other social rented
11
6.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.11%
Owns outright
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

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 5YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 5YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2025Flat 18, Pavilion Court, 2, Stafford Road, London, NW6 5YXFlatsLeasehold£485,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 13, 72, Cambridge Road, London, NW6 5FLFlatsLeasehold£475,000
01 May 2026Flat 6, 120, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5FQFlatsLeasehold£660,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 3, 100, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5FQFlatsLeasehold£695,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 9, 130, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5FQFlatsLeasehold£679,000

Schools

In the NW6 5YL postcode area, located within Kilburn Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 5YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMaida Vale SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Inadequate

0.2 miNurseryGranville Plus Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 5YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miArada Mini Market17 Malvern Road, London, NW6 5PSWalking directions to Arada Mini Market
0.2 miSainsbury's Local207 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNews & Wine199 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to News & Wine
0.2 miAlwadi Market197 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Alwadi Market
0.2 miam2pmChippenham Road, Westminster, W9 3PGWalking directions to am2pm

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 5YL, 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 034DE01000552
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 5YL

Is NW6 5YL (Kilburn Park) safe?

The area around NW6 5YL records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5YL?

The median sale price around NW6 5YL 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 5YL?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 5YL, including Maida Vale School, 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 5YL?

The closest station to NW6 5YL is Kilburn Park in TfL zone 2, about 521 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 5YL?

NW6 5YL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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