London NW7 area guide
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Is London NW7 a good place to live?
In London (NW7), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £887,568 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 24% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£887,568
Population
46,651
Recorded crime
173.4
Schools
18
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London NW7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London NW7 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (560 of 13,823) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 407 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NW7, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (81 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NW7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 168/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 17,262
Owned 60% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NW7.
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London NW7: frequently asked questions
Is London NW7 a good place to live?
In London (NW7), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £887,568 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London NW7?
Recorded crime in London NW7 runs at 173.4 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London NW7 safe?
Crime in London NW7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London NW7 runs at 173.4 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London NW7?
Homes in London NW7 sell for around £887,568 on average, based on 429 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London NW7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London NW7 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (560 of 13,823) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 407 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London NW7?
There are 18 schools in London NW7 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London NW7 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in London NW7, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London NW7 a deprived area?
London NW7 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).