Moving to NW2 Cricklewood & Mapesbury

Commuting from NW2

Average · 36–45 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo44 min
• King's Cross39 min
• Liverpool Street47 min
• Canary Wharf54 min
• Paddington42 min
• Victoria46 min

Who already lives in NW2?

High · 28–34%28.5% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How NW2 compares nearby

Moving to NW2 — FAQ

What's it like to live in NW2?

NW2 (Cricklewood & Mapesbury, Brent) scores 77/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 46). Safety 80/100, green space 100/100, family life 80/100, commute 46/100. 28.5% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

How long is the commute from NW2?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 39 minutes to King's Cross (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in NW2?

Annual Band D council tax in NW2 is £2,232 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in NW2?

Brent has some of the tightest primary catchments in North West London, with several schools offering places inside 400 metres.

What's the crime rate in NW2?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in NW2 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 80/100.

Is NW2 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (80/100) and family infrastructure (80/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.