NW6 (Kilburn, West Hampstead) has experienced minimal population growth of 0.3% over five years, with property prices declining at a negative 1.8% compound annual growth rate. Rental income has grown at 5.8% annually, creating a yield-focused market environment where investment returns depend primarily on rental cash flow rather than capital appreciation. The district registers a trajectory score of 41.6, placing it in the average range at the 10th percentile nationally. Currently in an active gentrification phase, NW6 presents a mixed picture: deteriorating capital values alongside strengthening rental demand suggests demographic or economic shifts that warrant further investigation before investment decisions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
- 41,436 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Kilburn · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
110 planning applications submitted in NW6 over the last six months.
Kilburn (NW6) common questions
Is Kilburn up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Kilburn (NW6) as Active. Its trajectory score is 42/100 (Average), in the top 89% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Kilburn safe?
Kilburn has a safety score of 23/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kilburn?
The average property price in Kilburn (NW6) is £1.87m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kilburn?
The median monthly rent in Kilburn (NW6) is £3,232 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kilburn?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Johns Wood (NW8), Hampstead (NW3), Cricklewood (NW2), Paddington (W2), West End (W1H). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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