Property in Willesden Green

Many of Willesden’s streets are lined with period homes, ranging from tidy looking Victorian terraces to expansive Edwardian villas. As the area has become more modernised, period conversions have become the norm along with a number of purpose built blocks containing contemporary flats and apartments constructed within the last 30-40 years. Those venturing closer the borders of Willesden near to Queen’s Park will find the pricing more expensive but the quality of housing improving even further.

New developments are rare at the moment, but a planned rejuvenation of Old Oak Common and Willesden Junction station could soon change all of that. By modernising it into a Crossrail/HS2 interchange station there could be anywhere up to 10-20,000 new homes built within the region. The engineering plans for the new station were revealed in April 2018 and the station is due to open in its new state in 2026.

Developers will use this as an incentive to source available land and plan new housing developments in the area during the building phase. We expect to see a number of new housing projects announced over the next 12-24 months, many of which will include affordable options for first time buyers. There will also be plenty of rental options coming into view, helping to transform Willesden Green into one of the best places to live in London.

Transport Links

Willesden Green is optimally positioned far enough from the centre of London to be comparatively peaceful and idyllic, while also being close enough to have superb transport links.

Those needing to use the Jubilee Line head towards Willesden Green underground which is located in zone 2. This has close proximity to central London allowing you to get to Canada Water, London Bridge and Waterloo in only 30 minutes.

Willesden Green is bordered on all sides by underground and overground train lines, with access being especially easy to the following tube stations:

• Neasden
• Dollis Hill
• Willesden Green
• Kilburn
• Kensal Green

This is in addition to the following overground stations:

• Willesden Junction
• Kensal Rise
• Brondesbury Park
• Brondesbury

As you would expect from a location such as this in London, there is also plentiful access to bus routes and taxi services. For more details about commuting in Willesden Green, take at look at our Willesden Green Commuters Guide.

Schools In Willesden Green

Willesden Green also offers a great deal in terms of education, with the area being particularly good at catering to young families. There are a great number of primary schools in the surrounding area, with over 40 of them including mixed aged group schools. There are approximately 15 secondary, sixth form and educational establishments in the area, giving families in Willesden Green a great selection to choose from when it comes to the education of their children. For more information about schools in Willesden Green, read our schools guide.

Eating and Drinking

Due to its growing affluence, Willesden Green is fast increasing its complement of quality bars and restaurants. Despite this rapid growth in quality, the pricing of such leisure services – pubs and restaurants in particular – remains at a reasonable level, especially when compared to traditionally more up-market areas around London, which have achieved notoriety for their exorbitant prices over the years.

The Queensbury and The Rising Sun are two highly rated drinking establishments worth visiting. In terms of restaurants, one of the area’s most acclaimed additions is Sushi-Say, a family-run Japanese restaurant of exceptional quality and reasonably priced. Other eateries around the area offer a range of exciting options, from gastropubs and Indian cuisine, to more exotic fayre like Lebanese and Mediterranean dining.

Leisure and Shopping

As an up and coming residential area, there is a fair amount available in terms of leisure facilities in Willesden Green, including three gyms and a number of parks and green spaces. Gladstone Park is of particular note, being the largest in the surrounding area and offering commanding views of London from its 65-metre-high hill. As it is still primarily a residential area, there is a great deal of retail options available within Willesden Green, short of a few local supermarkets and independent stores. If you are looking for some serious retail therapy travelling into central London still remains the best choice.

If you’re interested in buying or renting property in Willesden Green, you can browse our available properties online.

Alternatively, you can visit us at our Willesden office which is only a short walk from Dollis Hill tube station. For more information about this branch, our Property Management Services or any of the available properties in Willesden Green, get in touch with our estate and letting agent team today.