NW2 Postcode District
NW2 is one of 13 NW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The NW2 postcode district is located in the NW London - NW postal area, NW2 has a population of 70,428 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.44 square miles (8.90 square kilometres or 2,198.95 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of NW2. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of NW2
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District overview
The primary settlement in the NW2 postcode district is Barnet, located in the county of Greater London, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Camden and Brent. The post town for the district is London.
There are 8 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NW2 1, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector NW2 2, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector NW2 3, covers Camden and Brent and Barnet in Greater London.
The sector NW2 4, covers Brent in Greater London.
The sector NW2 5, covers Brent in Greater London.
The sector NW2 6, covers Brent in Greater London.
The sector NW2 7, covers Brent in Greater London.
The sector NW2 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Brent London Boro (795 postal codes), followed by the Barnet London Boro area (421 postal codes), and finally, the Camden London Boro area (92 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 5.87 | SE |
| City of London | 6.48 | ESE |
| Borehamwood | 7.10 | NNW |
| Bushey | 8.42 | NW |
| Potters Bar | 9.37 | N |
| Radlett | 9.47 | NNW |
| Watford | 9.89 | NW |
| Rickmansworth | 11.90 | WNW |
| Waltham Cross | 11.90 | NE |
| Cheshunt | 12.50 | NE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 12.94 | SW |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.49 | NE |
| Chigwell | 13.49 | ENE |
| Ashford | 13.59 | SW |
| Loughton | 14.11 | ENE |
| Hatfield | 14.13 | N |
| St Albans | 14.15 | NNW |
| Gerrards Cross | 14.39 | W |
| Chorleywood | 14.40 | WNW |
| Esher | 14.59 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,270
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 6 | 217 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 7 | 178 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 1 | 177 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 5 | 168 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 2 | 152 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 4 | 149 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW2 3 | 82 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 3 | 63 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 6 | 21 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 3 | 17 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW2 2 | 10 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 5 | 10 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 1 | 8 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 7 | 3 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 4 | 3 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 2 | 3 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 4 | 2 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 6 | 2 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 4 | 1 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 5 | 1 |
| Barnet | LONDON | NW2 5 | 1 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 6 | 1 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW2 3 | 1 |
Street list for NW2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WALM LANE | 330 |
| WALM LANE | 330 |
| WALM LANE | 330 |
| WOODLEY CRESCENT | 287 |
| CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY A5 | 282 |
| CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY A5 | 282 |
| KARA WAY | 234 |
| KARA WAY | 234 |
| YEW GROVE | 228 |
| CRICKLEWOOD LANE A407 | 223 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4732 |
| Vehicle crime | 2060 |
| Other theft | 1560 |
| Burglary | 1076 |
| Shoplifting | 1067 |
| Public order | 978 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 974 |
| Drugs | 674 |
| Theft from the person | 564 |
| Robbery | 437 |
| Other crime | 193 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 |
| Bicycle theft | 132 |
| Possession of weapons | 102 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | LONDON | 179 | NW2 3EJ | View map | |
| CRICKLEWOOD LANE | LONDON | 75 | NW2 2DX | View map | |
| WALM LANE | LONDON | 66 | NW2 5SH | View map | |
| FINCHLEY ROAD | LONDON | 35 | NW2 2JP | View map | |
| GERON WAY | LONDON | 17 | NW2 6LW | View map | |
| PENNINE DRIVE | LONDON | 16 | NW2 1NT | View map | |
| NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD | LONDON | 15 | NW2 7PY | View map | |
| TILLING ROAD | LONDON | 15 | NW2 1LJ | View map | |
| WILLESDEN LANE | LONDON | 15 | NW2 5HT | View map | |
| SIDMOUTH PARADE | LONDON | 11 | NW2 5HG | View map | |
| STATION PARADE | LONDON | 11 | NW2 4NH | View map | |
| EDGWARE ROAD | LONDON | 9 | NW2 6JR | View map | |
| COLES GREEN ROAD | LONDON | 8 | NW2 7ET | View map | |
| CLAREMONT WAY | LONDON | 7 | NW2 1AJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Claremont Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Claremont Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1AB
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Anscomb (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Claremont Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Claremont Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1AB
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Hawkins (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thorverton Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1RG
Headteacher: Mrs Susan O'Reilly (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Childs Hill School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dersingham Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1SL
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Hawkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mapledown School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Claremont Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1TR
Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Chaaya (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whitefield School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Claremont Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 1TR
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cricklewood Lane , Childs Hill , London
Postcode: NW2 2TH
Headteacher: Ms Holly Skinner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hampstead School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westbere Road , Hampstead , London
Postcode: NW2 3RT
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Sadler (Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Anson Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Anson Road , London
Postcode: NW2 4AB
Headteacher: Mr Simon Pile (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
21 Park Avenue , London
Postcode: NW2 5AN
Headteacher: Miss Elsa Fonseca (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Linacre Road , Willesden Green , London
Postcode: NW2 5BB
Headteacher: Miss Elsa Fonseca (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Belton Road , Brent , London
Postcode: NW2 5PE
Headteacher: Ms Lisa Collins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dollis Hill Avenue , London
Postcode: NW2 6EU
Headteacher: Mrs Philomena Bourne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dollis Hill Avenue , London
Postcode: NW2 6EU
Headteacher: Mrs Philomena Bourne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dollis Hill Lane , London
Postcode: NW2 6HS
Headteacher: Mr S McGrath (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Parkside , Dollis Hill , London
Postcode: NW2 6RJ
Headteacher: Mr Michael Coleman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mora Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mora Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 6TD
Headteacher: Ms Polly Baylis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Menorah High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
105 Brook Road , London
Postcode: NW2 7BZ
Headteacher: Esther Pearlman
Ofsted rating: Good
Braintcroft Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Warren Road , Cricklewood , London
Postcode: NW2 7LL
Headteacher: Ms Sophie Allen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Warren Road , London
Postcode: NW2 7LL
Headteacher: Ms Andrea Rosewell
Ofsted rating: Good
E-ACT Crest Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Crest Road , Neasden , London
Postcode: NW2 7SN
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Wheatley (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Surgery | 102A CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3EJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Peace Dental Centre | 38 CHICHELE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Windmill Dental Surgery | 55 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3JX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Cricklewood Lane (dental Surgery) | 289 CRICKLEWOOD LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 2JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 1 DOLLIS HILL LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 6JH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Cricklewood Dental Practice | 165 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3HY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Chichele Road (dental Surgery) | 2A CHICHELE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Angle House Orthodontics Cricklewood | UNIT 3, 120 CRICKLEWOOD LANE, LONDON, NW2 2DP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Cricklewood (dental Surgery) | 79 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, NW2 3JR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mapesbury Medical Group | WINDMILL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 65 SHOOT UP HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3PS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84527646 |
| 2 | Gladstone Medical Centre | 5 DOLLIS HILL LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 6JH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 81029108 |
| 3 | Oxgate Gardens Surgery | 81 OXGATE GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 6EA | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84327337 |
| 4 | Cricklewood Health Centre | 7 OAKLANDS ROAD, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, NW2 6DJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 03000 334335 |
| 5 | Greenfield Medical Centre | 143-145 CRICKLEWOOD LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 1HS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84505454 |
| 6 | Pennine Drive Practice | 8 PENNINE DRIVE, HENDON, LONDON, NW2 1PA | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84559977 |
| 7 | Staverton Surgery | 51 STAVERTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 5HA | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84591359 |
| 8 | Walm Lane Surgery | 114 WALM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 4RT | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84520366 |
| 9 | Neasden Medical Centre | 21 TANFIELD AVENUE, NEASDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 7SA | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 82080306 |
| 10 | Chichele Road Surgery | 25 CHICHELE ROAD, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3AN | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84524666 |
| 11 | Willesden Green Surgery | 59 ANSON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3UY | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 82084141 |
| 12 | St. Georges Medical Centre | PARK HILL HOUSE, 9 DOLLIS HILL LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 6JH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84504040 |
| 13 | Burnley Practice Branch | C/O CHC, 60 ASHFORD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 6TU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 14 | Crest Medical Centre | 157 CREST ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 7NA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gimmack Chemist | 10 STATION PARADE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 4NH | PHARMACY | Call 02084 524702 |
| 2 | Akshar Pharmacies | 91 CRICKLEWOOD LANE, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 1HR | PHARMACY | Call 020 84524681 |
| 3 | R&c Pharmacy | 5A WALM LANE, WILLESDEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 5SJ | PHARMACY | Call 020 84590742 |
| 4 | Newcare Pharmacy | 16/18 STATION PARADE, WILLESDEN GREEN, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 4NH | PHARMACY | Call 020 84507002 |
| 5 | Richards & Curtis | 6 SIDMOUTH PARADE, SIDMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, NW2 5HG | PHARMACY | Call 020 84594393 |
| 6 | Gimmack Chemist | 177 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3HT | PHARMACY | Call 02084 522418 |
| 7 | Craig Thomson Pharmacy | THOMSON CRAIG, 70-72 WALM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 4RA | PHARMACY | Call 020 84590833 |
| 8 | Greenlight Pharmacy | 6 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3HD | PHARMACY | Call 020 84522121 |
| 9 | W Price (chemist) | 8 PENNINE PARADE, PENNINE DRIVE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 1NT | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Akhtar S | 134 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3EE | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Pharmacy Requirements | UNIT A4, ATLAS BUSINESS CENTRE, OXGATE LANE, LONDON, NW2 7HJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 12 | Castle Chemist | 364 CRICKLEWOOD LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 2QJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 13 | Grossman Pharmacy | 6 OXGATE COURT PARADE, COLES GREEN ROAD, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, NW2 7ET | PHARMACY | Call 02084 522800 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Eyes Opticians | 151 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3HY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Eye Emporium Opticians (cricklewood) | 179 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, CRICKLEWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3HT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Glasses To Go | GROUND FLOOR, 62 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW2 3EP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,285,733 | 24 | £1,900,567 | 15 | £1,958,690 | 21 | £2,793,250 | 20 |
| Semi-detached | £952,605 | 86 | £954,925 | 127 | £954,897 | 86 | £1,075,272 | 122 |
| Terraced | £707,637 | 76 | £710,643 | 104 | £679,699 | 96 | £822,883 | 125 |
| Flats | £475,247 | 350 | £455,832 | 411 | £468,470 | 312 | £493,854 | 371 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Cricklewood
CRS Code: CRI
Operator: TL
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.68
Average Driving Distance: 1.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1299
M1 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.36
Average Driving Distance: 8.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1299
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.87
Average Driving Distance: 8.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1299
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NW2 1 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 2 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 3 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 4 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 5 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 6 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
| NW2 7 | Cricklewood Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | W | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| N | W | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the NW2 postal code are LONDON and CRICKLEWOOD.
The NW2 Postcode shares a border with NW11 (GOLDERS GREEN), NW3 (LONDON), NW4 (HENDON), NW6 (LONDON), NW10 (LONDON) and NW9 (COLINDALE, LONDON).
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