Cricklewood Area Guide
Cricklewood is a lively northwest London area popular with families and young
professionals. The attraction of Cricklewood to buy, rent or invest in property is
due to the diverse range of what’s on offer. Period Victorian and Edwardian spacious
family homes and exciting property developments mean that Cricklewood has something
to suit most people’s budgets.
Cricklewood is situated between Hampstead Heath and Gladstone Park in the London
boroughs Barnet and Brent. The residential area started as a small hamlet on
Edgeware Road and Cricklewood Lane. Then, urban development in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries transformed the area into a large London suburb.
Properties in Cricklewood are mostly period properties built from the late Victorian
era until the 1930s. The varied architectural styles give the area a distinct
character. For example, two-storey Victorian and Edwardian terraces have period
features, bay windows, and spacious rear gardens.
Large Art Deco mansions have stunning flats and fantastic views over London and the
surrounding areas. Additionally, buyers or renters can find modern flats in
contemporary apartment blocks that are part of Cricklewood’s regeneration.
Residents of Cricklewood enjoy excellent road, rail, and public transport links.
Kilburn and Willesden Green stations on the Jubilee line are in Zone 2, and
Cricklewood station in Zone 3 is on the Thameslink. Additionally, the suburb is at
the start of the M1, providing fast road links to the north.
Families can expect all the state primary and secondary schools in Cricklewood to
have a “good” or “outstanding” Ofsted rating. For primary education, the best ones
are Our Lady of Grace RC in Dollis Hill Avenue and Convent of Jesus and Mary RC
Infants. The two comprehensives with a “good” rating are Whitefield and Hampstead.
There are plenty of local amenities in the area for residents to enjoy. For example,
Brent Cross is nearby and is one of the largest shopping centres in London. For some
peace and quiet, Gladstone Park has formal gardens, play areas, an art gallery and
superb views over the city.
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