Postcode sector · NW9 5

London NW9 5 area guide

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Is London NW9 5 a good place to live?

In London (NW9 5), recorded crime is 7% above the national average, homes sell for around £423,133 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 7% above average
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
£423,133
from 141 sales
Population
34,654
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
287.2
per 1,000 · +7% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
69%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London NW9 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London NW9 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (442 of 9,923) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 260 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 average (mean) sold price in NW9 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NW9 5 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 90/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 36%
Households: 12,752

Owned 29% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 36%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NW9 5.

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London NW9 5: frequently asked questions

Is London NW9 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London NW9 5?

Recorded crime in London NW9 5 runs at 287.2 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London NW9 5 safe?

Crime in London NW9 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London NW9 5 runs at 287.2 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London NW9 5?

Homes in London NW9 5 sell for around £423,133 on average, based on 141 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London NW9 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London NW9 5 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (442 of 9,923) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 260 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London NW9 5?

There are 2 schools in London NW9 5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London NW9 5 a deprived area?

London NW9 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).