West Hendon sits in the London Borough of Barnet on the edge of the large Brent Reservoir, commonly known as the Welsh Harp. The reservoir and surrounding open spaces are notable for birdlife and water sports, while the ward straddles the North Circular and the valley of the River Brent, giving a mix of green lungs and busy transport corridors close to Neasden and Cricklewood and an easy commute into London.
Historically part of Middlesex, the area grew from rural and industrial roots and later developed large post‑war council housing on the West Hendon Estate. Recent regeneration has introduced new private blocks alongside retained affordable housing in a sometimes contentious programme that has altered the local skyline; today it is a diverse neighbourhood with active community groups, local shops and ready access to parks and leisure by the reservoir.
Postcode districts covering West Hendon
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Islington 6 miles9.6 km
- City of Westminster 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Bexley 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Luton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Sutton 15.5 miles25 km
- Croydon 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Slough 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Harrow 4.3 miles7 km
- High Wycombe 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Watford 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Woking 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Colindale South Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hendon Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Kingsbury Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Welsh Harp Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Dollis Hill Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Cricklewood Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Golders Green Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Brent Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Colindale North Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Queensbury Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Barnhill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Childs Hill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in West Hendon
NW9 6GH, NW9 6AX, NW9 6GP, NW4 3SN, NW9 7EN, NW9 7BS, NW4 3TN, NW9 7EB, NW9 7HN … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 12.1 miles19.4 km
- London City Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Hendon Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Cricklewood Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.6 miles12.3 km
Hotels near West Hendon Ad
- The Pillar Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Hide London 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 3 miles4.8 km
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hilton London Wembley 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Novotel London Wembley 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Milestone Hotel Kensington 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Dorchester 5 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in West Hendon
- Barnet Hill Academy Independent - primary
- Beis Soroh Schneirer Independent - primary
- Parkfield Primary School Primary
- The Hyde School Primary
- Torah Vodaas Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 0.6 miles1 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Middlesex University University 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Loftus Road Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- White City Shopping centre 5.1 miles8.2 km