Northwood Area Guide

UK Area Guides

Northwood, Greater London

Exceptional4.3

Living in

Northwood is a suburban town on the border of Greater London and Hertfordshire. It is known for having an excellent balance between proximity and ease of access to Central London and leafy, quiet roads and green space characteristic of more rural areas. There are three Tube stations served by the Metropolitan Line, making commuting into the centre easy. There are also great schools and large, detached homes here, making this a good place for families, too. Northwood also has a high percentage of residents who are older people, showing that it's an area that appeals to all ages. 

Ratings

Exceptional4.3

Community

Northwood very much has the feel of a small town, despite lying just within Greater London. There is a high population of older people living here. 

Safety

Northwood is a very safe place to live, with the 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate both about half the rates for London as a whole. For the period between June 2016 and May 2017, the most common crime types were anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and burglary.

Parking

Parking is generally not a major concern in this area. The rate of car ownership is high for London, at over one car per household. Road links - with the M25 nearby - are fairly good.

Nightlife

There's a range of restaurants in the area, as well as some pubs and bars, and transport links into Central London are fairly good. 

Family Friendly

The housing options in Northwood are varied, but there is a large selection of period and modern detached houses that would make excellent family homes. Northwood also offers excellent access to green and open space, with the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve at its heart and other parks like Batchworth Health and Oxhey Woods around it as well as numerous golf courses and playing fields. Schools in this area are generally very good, including state and private options. The percentage of children aged 0-15 living in this area is slightly low for London. 

Pet Friendly

Northwood has a wide variety of homes in the area, including a large selection of detached houses - many would make suitable homes for pets. There is excellent access to green and open space in Northwood, which has the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve at its heart and other parks like Batchworth Health and Oxhey Woods around it. 

Transport

Northwood is located in Zine 6 and is served by the Metropolitan Line at Moor Park, Northwood, and Northwood Hills stations, with trains to Baker Street taking about half an hour. The area is well-served by buses, and road links - with the M25 nearby - are fairly good.