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Colindale North

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Overview

Postcode NW9 5FR is located in a major urban area, within the Colindale North ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Colindale East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Colindale East is £82,051 per year. The nearest station is Colindale located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Montrose Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Colindale East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Colindale East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Colindale East is £82,051 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NW9 5FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Colindale East near NW9 5FR 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 Colindale located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW9 5FR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Colindale

Northern

Walking directions to Colindale
0.8 mi

4

Burnt Oak

Northern

Walking directions to Burnt Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW9 5FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMontrose Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Montrose Playing Fields
0.3 miGrahame Park Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Grahame Park Open Space
0.3 miColindale ParkMediumWalking directions to Colindale Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
13,647.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.59(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.83(+33%)
Drugs
20.72(+234%)
Other theft
14(+22%)
Burglary
12.32(+125%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
98
42.06%
British
36
15.45%
Chinese
17
7.3%
Other Asian
17
7.3%
Other
16
6.87%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
39.34%
No qualifications
43
23.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.84%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
64.58%
Owns outright
13
13.54%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.42%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.25%
Social rents from council
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Colindale North

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Colindale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £702,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colindale North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colindale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats36£310,750£5,181
Semi-Detached1£520,000£7,222
Terraced9£430,000£5,528

10 year median price trend in Colindale North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colindale North.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW9 5FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW9 5FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202511, Arran Court, Cherry Close, London, NW9 5FPTerracedLeasehold£425,000
26 Mar 202552, Canterbury Court, Cherry Close, London, NW9 5FSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£428,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 11, Casa Court, 4, Bristol Avenue, London, NW9 4BTFlatsLeasehold£395,000
07 Oct 2025Flat 18, Lapwing Court, 2, Eagle Drive, London, NW9 5BDFlatsLeasehold£198,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 16, Lapwing Court, 2, Eagle Drive, London, NW9 5BDFlatsLeasehold£235,000

Schools

In the NW9 5FR postcode area, located within Colindale East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW9 5FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt James' Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlessed Dominic Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondarySaracens High SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW9 5FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW9 5FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalHeath Parade, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5ZNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miColindale LocalColindale Avenue, Barnet, NW9 5HYWalking directions to Colindale Local
0.2 miTesco Express8 Heritage Avenue, London, NW9 5ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalColindale Avenue, Barnet, NW9 5HRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodChronicle Avenue, Barnet, NW9 4AYWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,357
Band B£1,583
Band C£1,809
Band D£2,036
Band E£2,488
Band F£2,940
Band G£3,393
Band H£4,071

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 NW9 5FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andreas Ioannidis

Colindale North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Erin Sanders-McDonagh

Colindale North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Pinto-Duschinsky

Hendon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyHendonE14001279
WardColindale NorthE05013632
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Colindale EastE02006953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 042BE01033916
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW9 5FR

Is NW9 5FR (Colindale East) safe?

The area around NW9 5FR records about 170 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near NW9 5FR?

The median sale price around NW9 5FR in Colindale East is £342,500 (about £5,480 per square metre) based on 46 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW9 5FR?

There are 17 schools close to NW9 5FR, including St James' Catholic High School (Good), Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Saracens High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW9 5FR?

The closest station to NW9 5FR is Colindale in TfL zone 4, about 433 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW9 5FR?

NW9 5FR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.