A guide to living in North West London

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51.6%

Very Good

29.6%

Average

12.5%

Disappointing

3.4%

Very poor

2.9%

Best places to live in North West London

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Development image of The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3
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The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3

By The Quarters by Bravo

Award winner 2025

4.84

4.84

(143 reviews)

£2,300-£2,550 pcm

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The Quarters Swiss Cottage accommodates 102 self-contained spacious units for short-term stays. Guests can enjoy a range of services and amenities, including in house maintenance and housekeeping. Similarly, Finchley Road station is less than a minute's walk away, meaning easy access to transport links. Likewise, there is a great selection of shops, restaurants, bars and outdoor space close by.
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Ranked 1st out of 90 in North West London

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The Palm House, HA3

By Folk Co-living, urbanbubble

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4.79

4.79

(141 reviews)

£1,499-£1,757 pcm

Studios

In green and serene Harrow, just a 12 minute train from Euston, you'll find The Palm House. It's filled with fully-furnished studio apartments and shared spaces, each designed for an effortless living experience. You'll enjoy an onsite co-working space, gym, cinema, cafe and two panoramic roof terraces, all included in your monthly rent. You can meet your neighbours and get stuck in at daily events, from boxing classes to wine tasting masterclasses. The Palm House is an easy 4 minute walk from Harrow and Wealdstone station. You're also a 25 minute walk from the quaint Harrow on the Hill, with its cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
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Ranked 2nd out of 90 in North West London

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Alameda, Wembley Park, HA9

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.23

4.23

(98 reviews)

£1,718-£3,450 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Alameda is now managed by Allsop Letting & Management as of 31st December. It features a variety of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with furniture co-designed with John Lewis & Partners and kitchens co-designed by Samsung. In addition, residents can enjoy a roof garden featuring a 5m cinema screen as well as 2 BBQ's with seating. Similarly, there are 2 resident lounges downstairs and a large work from home area with free Wifi. Meanwhile, Alameda is close to Wembley Park tube station.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 90 in North West London

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The Maple, NW2

By Related Argent

4.2

4.20

(13 reviews)

The Maple features studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed parkside apartments in the new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town. Premium lifestyle amenities include an exclusive wellness club with a pool, jacuzzis and state-of-the-art gym, all included in your rent. Surrounded by acres of park space to run, play and whoop in, just a speedy 15 minute commute from King's Cross St. Pancras. Check out Related Argent's other development: Author, N1C
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Ranked 4th out of 90 in North West London

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ARK Wembley, HA9

By ARK Co-living

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4

4.00

(32 reviews)

£1,349-£1,919 pcm

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ARK Wembley is a co-living space situated in the heart of Wembley. With fully furnished short- and long-term studio apartments, ARK members can stay for a few nights to a year. Additionally, members benefit from an onsite gym, co-working spaces, a communal kitchen, regular events calendar and a vibrant community. All amenities and services are included in one hassle-free monthly fee. Furthermore, Wembley is home to plenty of shopping, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
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Ranked 5th out of 90 in North West London

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Mo Tajer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Madison, Wembley Park, HA9

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best landlord you can have in London.

Mo Tajer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Madison, Wembley Park, HA9

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great choices of shops and restaurants. Great transport options too, train to Central London, good distance to tube station, 20 mins to Central London. Security and traffic control is Great specially during event days.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Quintain residents team are always available throughout the day with any concerns and always promptly respond to queries.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Sometimes the events can disrupt your commute to work or daily life. Although you would adapt to this, it would be wise to visit wembley park on an event day to get a good feel.


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Jess (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Wembley, HA9

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The team has been really helpful

Jess (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Wembley, HA9

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It’s located in Wembley (Zone 4), it’s a new development area so it looks pretty safe and surrounded by tall buildings. There are nearby supermarkets around 7 minutes walk to Sainbury and Lidl.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They dealt with it quickly, including open to discussions and try to offer some helps

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The location is very nice even though it took around 15 minutes from the Wembley Park station. The environment is safe and a new development.


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Vincent (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Landsby, Wembley Park, HA9

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern living and exceptional service from the staff

Vincent (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Landsby, Wembley Park, HA9

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in this area has been a very positive experience. The neighborhood is incredibly friendly, and there is a real sense of community among the residents, which makes it feel like home. In terms of convenience, the location is excellent—we have a great range of local shops and restaurants within walking distance, and the transport links are reliable and frequent. Most importantly, the area feels very safe and peaceful even at night. I haven't encountered any significant issues with anti-social behavior or noise, and the bin collections are always on time. Overall, it’s a highly convenient and welcoming place to live.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team is very efficient. Whenever I have raised a maintenance issue or a general query, they have responded and resolved it very quickly. Their fast response time makes living here much more stress-free.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Honestly, there isn't much to complain about other than the high rent. I wish I had known that while the cost of living here is quite premium, the quality of service, facilities, and the overall convenience truly justify the price.


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Ryan M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Wembley, HA9

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Beautiful, quiet and well connected development, great fellow tenants and fantastic building management.

Ryan M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Wembley, HA9

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great area, perfect for commuting into the City for work on the Met line, loads of shops and restaurants on the doorstop and while totally central, the building is just slightly off of the Main Street so it’s actually very quiet.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Straight away and effectively every time. There is always someone at reception to help out and they seemed to genuinely care.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Great location, great building, friendly staff and flat mates. Highly recommended.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Ionut Brusten (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Palm House, HA3

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

All-in-one Home

Ionut Brusten (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Palm House, HA3

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Lots of shops and parks around + two shopping centres, 11 min fast train to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Response time for any issues logged by residents is great.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had done more research into the area as there are a few good options for weekend trips (as opposed to always going to Central London)


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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