Living in NW2, Brent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NW2 in Brent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Brent: £544,174, down 3.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around NW2
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central NW2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £535,000 and a range from £185,000 to £1,599,950. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 120 ASHFORD COURT ASHFORD ROAD, NW2 6BT | flat-maisonette | £195,575 | 2026-06-02 |
| 23 LANGTON ROAD, NW2 6QF | terraced | £340,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| FLAT C 62 OLIVE ROAD, NW2 6UJ | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 73 LARCH ROAD, NW2 6SH | terraced | £999,950 | 2026-05-15 |
| 30 PINE ROAD, NW2 6RY | terraced | £890,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 18 NEEDHAM TERRACE, NW2 6QL | semi-detached | £547,000 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
176 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Kingsgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
93 state primary and 20 state secondary schools within range, plus 42 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
42 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Sadiq School, Al-Zahra School, Ateres Beis Yaakov, Bales College, Barnet Hill Academy, Bassett House School and others.
All 42 fee-paying schools near NW2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Middlesex University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.6% |
| Professional occupations | 18.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
757 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NW2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Brent's figures.
Common questions about NW2
What is the average house price in NW2?
The average sold price in Brent is £544,174 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NW2?
Prices in Brent are down 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NW2?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central NW2 in the last 2 years is £535,000, ranging from £185,000 to £1,599,950 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NW2?
176 schools sit within 3 miles of central NW2, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NW2?
757 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NW2 at risk of flooding?
Central NW2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NW2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £535,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 757 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NW2 safe?
757 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NW2 or NW6, NW2 or NW10, NW2 or NW11.
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