North West London

If fuss-free London transport links and masses of greenery are big draws, then living in North West London will certainly appeal. Property developers have been concentrating on this slice of the city more heavily in recent years. The new homes have drawn those seeking everything from a more affordable lifestyle to village-like credentials and reputable schools. Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in North West London. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in North West London.

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Very Good

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Average

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Disappointing

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Best places to live in North West London

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and HomeViews Transparency Rating of every development in the area

Colindale from above

Multi-cultural Colindale

Take Colindale, as an example. The up-and-coming NW9 postcode is home to a number of residential developments; which are largely huddled around the area’s namesake tube station. It’s on the Northern line and, from here, commuters are transported to King’s Cross in just over 20 minutes, and into the heart of the West End in half an hour. Road links are worth shouting about, too. The A41 and M1 are right on the doorstep. It’s just a short drive along the former to Brent Cross, best-known for its mammoth shopping centre. It neighbours the North Circular and was actually the country’s first enclosed mall.

Transport props aside, Colindale is a wonderfully diverse part of North West London. With tandoori restaurants sharing space with Chinese medicine shops and an enormous Asian street food market.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath’s ancient acres

Move a short distance south-east and there’s Hampstead. A haven with a hamlet feel, brimming with immaculate cafés and quality gastropubs; and tucked among the much-loved (and well-trodden) ancient acres of Hampstead Heath. Sprawling across a massive 320 hectares, this is as close as it gets to countryside living in a London postcode. Discover woodlands and ponds teeming with wildlife, children’s play areas and Parliament Hill; one of London’s best viewpoints and picnic spots.

Attractions in St John’s Wood

Further south we have glamorous St John’s Wood, set just to the east of edgy duo Kilburn and Queen’s Park. NW8 offers a slower pace of life and is wonderfully devoid of tourists. The quiet, spotless streets are full of elegant pavement cafés and expensive clothing boutiques, and family days out come courtesy of London Zoo, Primrose Hill and the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

River with Houses in the background

Live music and markets in Camden

Neighbours Camden & Kentish Town are arguably the most talked-about areas in North West London – largely down to an impeccable live music scene. Long-standing establishments such as The Forum, Koko and The Roundhouse have welcomed stars such as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Madonna to get the crowds going, so if it’s lively nights out you’re after, you’ll feel right at home here.

Camden Market is just as celebrated as the area’s acoustics and needs little introduction. Whether it’s neon-soaked clubwear or Indonesian street food on the shopping list, you’ll find it in one of its eclectic bazaars, which are characterised by five ‘zones’: The Stables, Buck Street, Electric Ballroom, Inverness Street and Camden Lock. Kentish Town, meanwhile, serves up a more sedate shopping scene. Admittedly, it’s less of an open-air theatre, but its curious book stores and charity shops are not to be sniffed at.

You can find out more about living in the area by reading reviews from residents. Click on the developments below to find out more about residents’ experiences and also, to discover the best places to live and rent in North West London. Moreover, If there’s a property that you can’t see on HomeViews, you can add a new listing and leave your review here.

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Great residence team, bad system

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Review Date Mar 2024

I have been living in Madison for 2 years. Is very nice to be next to the stadium and listen to concerts in the rooftop. The area feels very safe and modern, the only thing is that the walk to the station feels extra long in winter.

The building is very new and the social spaces are great. There are not many events during the year but there are WhatsApp groups with residents organising socials regularly.

Gym is good, but punching bag screen has been broken for months without fixing it. Also antidote clases are £5 but regularly cancelled.

The system used in management is very bad, you will be logged out of the app multiple times, get unresolved emails, etc… BUT Shane, Maria, Amma and Anthony are incredible helpful and lovely people that has help me sort all issues in these two years.

The utilities are charged in a weird way, we are charged £70 when the flat is completely empty. But it is still nice that everything is automatic and you don’t have to worry about setting up.

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Quintain is nice but not as nice as they sell themselves.

I love the design of the buildings, the social spaces, the amenities… but the increases in rent are high and when your contract expires they won’t give you any discount because is only for new residents. I really hope they change that.

Is very far from the city but the metropolitan line gets you there in 20 mins.

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If you like sun as much as me, check your flat direction. Flats pointing north with a building in front will get 0 sunlight during the year.

Also, ask early about the platform you have to register to monitor your utilities usage… sometimes they charge more by mistake.

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

We had to wait 2 months to get our front door lock changed. Also we had some problem with the washing machine but it was solved in less than a week. So it depends on the issue.

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Spectacular

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Review Date Mar 2024

The area around Madison is well maintained, with access to all necessary shops, restaurants. Pleasure to live here

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The building deserves an award for its construction and design in my opinion. The materials and construction are obviously well chosen to reduce the noise from Wembley stadium on events days and to keep it warm without too much heating use in the winter. The colours and the furniture are stylish and well combined. The space of the shared social areas and the flats are very well arranged. The members of the residents and maintenance teams
are friendly and helpful. Thank you to Greg, Maria and Shane for looking after us so well. We couldn’t have asked for a better management team.

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I personally got exactly what i was looking for. The only thing is the guest parking – no availability for hourly bookings.

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

Thanks to Greg and Maria, everything was dealt with within a reasonable time frame and with professionalism.

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Excellent

Review Date Mar 2024

Good evening
Nothing bad all good recommended but sometimes the construction outside make noise.
And I have a DAL child.

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If possible swimming pool near the area.
Thanks
The rest is looks perfect and nice just more security needs in the areas in Nov last year my son he bought an IPhone 3 young guys came in front of the reception door toke has phone so please we need more security in area

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We have lived 1Y going to sign the lease for next year and also 3 year till just the rent is little higher.

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

Yes always
Special the reception with 3 diamond staff Greg,Maria,Shane.

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Overall good

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Review Date Mar 2024

Just tube too far and very busy road, shops too far as well, zero green spaces around, walking distance to any park min 20-25 mins

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It will be good if there was more parking spaces also parking spaces for visitors, it’s really not far even delivery ppl having trouble to park and also other such as midwifes, children also would benefit from some area to play and also some trees dropping some residues on cars which is hard to remove

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Noise, even at night, from the garage and the warehouses and some dealers

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

Usually respond quickly. The problem sometimes not fully sorted

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