Cricklewood Anson Road
Brent 015 · 6 sub-areas · 11,078 residents
Brent 015 is a densely populated corner of Brent in north-west London, home to around 11,000 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for roughly £1,900 a month — meaningfully below the central London going rate but still a significant outlay. The neighbourhood sits about eight minutes from a major employment hub by public transport, making it one of the better-connected parts of the borough.
Cricklewood Anson Road is a commuter neighbourhood within Brent — train into London runs in around 9 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cricklewood Anson Road?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 25 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,969 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Cricklewood Anson Road in Brent
Living in Cricklewood Anson Road
Brent 015 sits in one of London's most ethnically diverse boroughs, and this part of it reflects that fully — an ethnic diversity index of 68.5 puts it well above the London mainstream. The area has a working, lived-in feel: a genuine mix of long-settled families and newer arrivals, owner-occupiers and private renters side by side. Just over half of residents were born outside the UK, which shapes everything from the local food offer to the community networks on the ground.
On cost, it's cheaper than inner London but not by as much as you might hope. A two-bedroom flat averages around £1,900 a month — roughly half again above the UK national median for a two-bed, but noticeably below comparable zones closer to central London. The median property price of around £630,000 means buying remains a long stretch; at current rents and salaries, you're looking at roughly nine years to save a deposit. Council tax (Band D) runs about £2,235 a year.
Who lives here? The population skews young-to-middle: around 28% are aged 18–34 and another 25% are in the 35–49 bracket. Single-person households account for a third of homes. Private renters make up nearly half of all tenants — unusually high even by London standards — while social housing accounts for around 18%. Owner-occupation, at just under 34%, is low relative to the national picture. The degree-holding share sits at around 44%, above the UK average, which points to a resident base that's professionally mobile even if not especially high-earning locally.
Practically speaking, the area is well served by public transport: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 650 metres away (about an eight-minute walk) and the nearest underground or metro station around 830 metres. For most residents, the commute into central London is quick — under ten minutes to the nearest major employment hub. Greenspace is within walking distance for most, with the nearest open space around 500 metres away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brent 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. The area is genuinely diverse, well connected to central London, and has improving greenspace access. The trade-off is cost — rents absorb a very high share of typical local incomes — and a crime rate above the national average. It suits people who prioritise commute speed and cultural variety over quiet residential feel.
- What is the rent in Brent 015?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £1,540 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,890, and a three-bedroom roughly £2,220. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents have fallen around 6.5% year-on-year, so there may be room to negotiate.
- Is Brent 015 safe?
- Crime runs at around 103 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national average of roughly 80. That's typical for a densely populated inner-London neighbourhood rather than exceptional by borough standards. Risk tends to concentrate around busy transport corridors and commercial streets.
- What's the commute from Brent 015 to central London?
- Around eight minutes by public transport to the nearest major employment hub — effectively central London is very close. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly an eight-minute walk, and the nearest underground station is about 830 metres away. Public transport is the dominant mode, used by nearly 38% of residents.
- Who lives in Brent 015?
- A diverse mix of young professionals and families, heavily skewed toward renters — nearly half of households are in the private rented sector. Just over half of residents were born outside the UK. Single-person households make up a third of homes, and the 18–49 age group accounts for over half the population.
- What schools are near Brent 015?
- There are 177 schools within 2km, so supply isn't an issue. Around 42% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 730 metres away. Families should check current Ofsted reports, as the quality picture is mixed.
- How affordable is Brent 015 compared to the rest of London?
- It's cheaper than central and inner-east London, but still expensive relative to local salaries. The median resident earns around £34,900 a year, and a typical two-bed costs roughly £1,890 a month — meaning rent absorbs close to all of take-home pay on a single income. Buying is a longer-term stretch, with median prices around £630,000.