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NW2

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW2 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £716,600
1yr change ▲ 3.6%
Crime 87% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£716,600

▲ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

150% above national avg

Crime Rate

151.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in NW2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW2 is £716,600, which is 45% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW2 cost 149.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW2 have risen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,083,027 59
Semi-detached £954,917 292
Terraced £700,348 270
Flat £465,383 1044
All types £716,600 1773

5-Year Price History

£701K £708K £715K £722K £729K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 151.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW2 has a crime rate significantly 86% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
41.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
25.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW2 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hampstead School Secondary Good mi
The Mulberry House School Other Not inspected mi
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Primary Not inspected mi
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Mapledown School Other Not inspected mi

4

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

405,050

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW2 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW2 is collected by Barnet. The Band D rate is £1,836/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

NW

NW2 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW2 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£716,600, 150% above national average), higher-than-average crime (86% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW2 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW2 LONDON?
The average house price in NW2 (LONDON) is £716,600, based on 1773 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 150% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is NW2 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW2 is above the national average (151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (41.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW2 LONDON?
The population of NW2 (LONDON) is approximately 405,050 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW2?
The average broadband download speed in NW2 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW2 LONDON?
There are 20 schools in or near NW2. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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