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NW8 0HU

Boundary Road

Kilburn

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Detailed insights for NW8 0HU

Overview

Postcode NW8 0HU is located in a major urban area, within the Kilburn ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kilburn East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kilburn East is £52,660 per year. The nearest station is South Hampstead, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Kilburn East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kilburn East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.1%

Approximately 63.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kilburn East is £52,660 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from NW8 0HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kilburn East near NW8 0HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Hampstead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW8 0HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

South Hampstead

Overground

Walking directions to South Hampstead
0.4 mi

2

Kilburn High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Kilburn High Road
0.4 mi

2

Swiss Cottage

Jubilee

Walking directions to Swiss Cottage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW8 0HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.5 miForty Tree GreenSmallWalking directions to Forty Tree Green
0.4 miViolet Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Violet Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
33,981.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.02(+331%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.09(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.18(-32%)
Burglary
12.57(+130%)
Theft from the person
11.91(+27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
21.7%
Bangladeshi
62
17.03%
Other White
54
14.84%
African
51
14.01%
Other Asian
22
6.04%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
32.76%
No qualifications
62
21.16%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
61.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.03%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.02%
Owns outright
10
8.2%
Other social rented
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Kilburn

Median price£521,000
Price per sq ft£807
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£426K – £709K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £521,000 (about £807 per square foot) in Kilburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,600 up to £2,600,000.

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
Terraced7£914,000£943
Flats63£500,000£791

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kilburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kilburn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£533,500£625,000
2017£520,000£1,500,000
2018£470,000£1,382,500
2019£517,500£1,242,500
2020£612,950£1,550,000
2021£545,000£1,017,500
2022£585,000£1,507,000
2023£500,000£1,800,000
2024£645,000£875,000
2025£537,500£1,132,000
2026£495,000£795,000
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£782
2017£735£837
2018£731£867
2019£775£914
2020£809£774
2021£844£678
2022£818£983
2023£747£845
2024£792£842
2025£796£747
2026£779£970
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 NW8 0HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 0HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 21, Besant House, Boundary Road, London, NW8 0HXFlatsLeasehold£540,000
23 Dec 20254B, Ainsworth Way, London, NW8 0SRTerracedLeasehold£560,000
26 Sept 202517B, Ainsworth Way, London, NW8 0SRFlatsLeasehold£850,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 19, Ainsworth House, Boundary Road, London, NW8 0HYFlatsLeasehold£540,000
26 Aug 2025Flat 7, Crowland House, Springfield Road, London, NW8 0QUFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the NW8 0HU postcode area, located within Kilburn East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW8 0HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Eliot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy St John's WoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOrmiston Beachcroft AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 0HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW8 0HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisAbbey Road, Westminster, NW8 0AEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miA. D. Food & WineAbbey Road, Westminster, NW8 0RAWalking directions to A. D. Food & Wine
0.2 miLocal Food & Wine132 Boundary Road, London, NW8 0RHWalking directions to Local Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalAbbey Road, Camden, NW6 4BRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miFairprice superstore10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SGWalking directions to Fairprice superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

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 NW8 0HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andre Lopez-Turner

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ash Atkinson

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eddie Hanson

Kilburn - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardKilburnE05013665
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kilburn EastE02000185
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 020DE01000934
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW8 0HU

Is NW8 0HU (Kilburn East) safe?

The area around NW8 0HU records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NW8 0HU?

The median sale price around NW8 0HU in Kilburn East is £521,000 (about £807 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW8 0HU?

There are 20 schools close to NW8 0HU, including George Eliot Primary School (Good), Harris Academy St John's Wood (Good) and Ormiston Beachcroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW8 0HU?

The closest station to NW8 0HU is South Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 429 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW8 0HU?

NW8 0HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW8 0HU (Kilburn East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW8 0HU is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andre Lopez-Turner (Green Party), Ash Atkinson (Green Party) and Eddie Hanson (Labour Party).