Northwood (HA6) in outer London has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.8% for property prices, alongside rental growth of 5.2% over the same period. Population increased by 1.5% across the five-year span. The district sits at the 71st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.9/100, indicating strong performance relative to other UK postcode areas. Currently in an active gentrification stage, Northwood presents characteristics of a transitional market where rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation. These metrics suggest divergent investor priorities: those seeking rental income have seen stronger returns than those focused on capital growth.
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- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Northwood · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.9 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
33 planning applications submitted in HA6 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 6 homes, 3 demolition.
- Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 4 (site plans and levels), 5 (materials) and 17 (step free access) of planning permission ref. 73243/APP/2025/1523, dated 18-11-2025 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission reference 73243/APP/2022/2535, dated 20-11-2024, for the 'Erection of 6 dwellings with new access to Foxdell and erection of 3 dwellings with new access to Dene Road with associated landscaping and parking'. Amendment seeks to vary the design of Plots 3-6, including repositioning of the building southwards, reduction in depth, increase in width, lowering the finished slab level by 700mm, addition of habitable attic accommodation with front-facing dormers and sky lights and increase in height, changes to fenestration and position of chimney stack and addition of solar panels to flat roof area)Feb 2026 · 24-02-26
- Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 9 (Sustainable Water Management Scheme) of appeal ref. APP/R5510/W/24/3347534 (Hillingdon Council planning ref. 75352/APP/2023/268), dated 07-05-2025 (Proposed replacement dwelling and outbuilding at rear (Retrospective application))Feb 2026 · 27-02-26
- Erection of a detached, single storey garden room - OutbuildingFeb 2026 · 19-02-26
Northwood (HA6) common questions
Is Northwood up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northwood (HA6) as Active. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is up 13.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northwood safe?
Northwood has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Northwood?
The average property price in Northwood (HA6) is £636k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Northwood?
The median monthly rent in Northwood (HA6) is £1,543 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northwood?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Watford (WD18), Rickmansworth (WD3), Hanwell (W7), Bedford (MK40), Bedford (MK45). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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