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Northwood is a London neighbourhood with a population of 20,220.
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Northwood is a London neighbourhood with a population of 20,220. The median house price stands at £590,000, with 375 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 8.9 per cent over five years. Detached homes median at £931,000, semis at £700,000, terraces at £515,000 and flats at £385,000. The median age is 42.4 years, and 59.3 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. About 65 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.0 annual mean and PM2.5 at 7.5. Flood risk is minimal at 0.4 per cent in any flood zone. Broadband coverage is strong: 80.2 per cent gigabit-capable, 98.6 per cent superfast and 84.9 per cent ultrafast. The area includes 14 conservation areas and 21 listed buildings, with 29.8 per cent in green belt. Council tax band D is £2,045.46.
Data updated 2026/2025. Northwood, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
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Within London, Northwood ranks 12th cheapest of 33, 19th safest and 18th most affordable.
Sold prices in Northwood have risen 9% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Northwood (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 7 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 8).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 3.9% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/northwood.
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Nearby areas we cover: Northwood, Eastcote Village, South Oxhey.
Northwood is a London neighbourhood with a population of 20,220.