Looking for a quieter, calmer version of London living? You’ll find it in the northwestern part of the capital. We take a look at the 10 best places to live in North West London and discover that there are more than a few surprises in store. Affluent, inviting and packed with opportunities for quasi-village living, North West London’s areas are still surprisingly diverse.
Let’s review the main areas of North West London before diving into our top-rated developments. These are the best places to live in this part of the capital, as voted by HomeViews verified reviewers.
10 best new homes developments in North West London
Our rankings below list the 10 highest-rated developments in North West London. These scores are determined purely by verified residents on HomeViews, i.e. the people who actually live there. Residents provide independent reviews on every aspect of living in their new home. Review categories include facilities, design, location, value and management. Take a look to find your perfect North West London home.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
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. Here, you can 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 a recent addition to the HomeViews review lists but it has very quickly shot into the number one slot for North West London, attracting more than 100 glowing reviews!
Recently jumping up to number 2, Madison is a Build to Rent development in Wembley, close to Wembley Stadium. Quintain Living’s eighth development contains 381 rental homes. Madison is sophisticated and exudes ‘Mad men’ cool. Its interiors combine a range of mid-century modern and contemporary design influences and it overlooks and opens out onto the leafy Union Park. Living here is so much more than just your apartment.
Vonder Wembley is a new co-living development that has shot into 3rd place for North London. It offers studios, to modern one- and three-bedroom flats while also providing residents with co-working spaces, a gym, Sky Lounge, cinema and a games area.
One happy resident says: “The building has been recently renovated, so the design is good, the energy efficiency is outstanding, I almost never have to turn my heating on and the building is managed extremely well, maintenance is carried out regularly and effectively with little hassle or inconvenience.”
Taking 4th place, Dandi Wembley offers a new kind of city living with modern studio and one-bedroom apartments designed for dynamic co-living. The development features innovative spaces with amenities like a rooftop café, resident lounge, wellness studio, and 24-hour security. Located in Wembley Park, residents enjoy proximity to entertainment and dining options. Apartments are fully furnished with regular cleaning, and residents can partake in events like yoga, art workshops, and food-themed events, promoting a community spirit. The development aims to provide a vibrant, social, and convenient lifestyle for its residents
Sitting in 5th place is L&Q at Colindale Gardens. This popular rental-only development comprises 211 apartments, which ranges from one, two and three-bedrooms. Residents benefit from an on-site concierge, a private balcony and from being only a 10-minute walk from Colindale station, which is serviced by the Northern line.
In 6th, Edgwarebury Manor is a private gated family housing development offering 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, as well as 1 and 2 bed apartments. As well as being close to green spaces, it is also just as close to London, with it being less than 30 minutes away.
Taking 7th place, 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.
Developer Bravo also takes the number 8 spot in our best places to live in North West London with The Quarters Kilburn. This HomeViews award-winning rental only development in the heart of Kilburn has 82 self-contained studios. Little Venice, Abbey Road, Regent’s Park and Lord’s Cricket Ground are all nearby, while the development is just five minutes from Kilburn Park station, giving residents access to central London with Euston only a 7-minute journey away. The Quarters offers a secure, comfortable managed environment and residents love its winning combination of excellent build quality, management team and location.
Occupying the 9th spot in our rankings, Queen’s Park Place is a new-build development from London Newcastle made up of 116 contemporary apartments and penthouses arranged around private courtyard gardens. It’s neighboured by Queen’s Park station, which offers Bakerloo line services into Paddington Station in less than 10 minutes.
The final place in our rankings goes to Uncle Wembley, which comprises 239 one, two and three bedroom apartments in Wembley. Residents here benefit from a private gym, wellness room, roof terrace and from it being pet-friendly. The development is also just a 4-minute walk from Wembley Central Station, as well as various local amenities.
Summing up the North London rental scene perfectly, one happy resident writes: “Beautiful design, lots of compliments from visitors. Open spaces, stylish, comfortable. Lots of natural light. Yet also having privacy. High standard amenities and white goods. Warm in winter, cool in summer. Welcoming surroundings from the first step.”
The North West of London has undergone a lot of change in recent years, with more on the way as London’s outer zones become increasingly desirable. While prices across the UK started to stagnate in 2023, those in North West continued to creep up, albeit at a relatively slow rate.
A big part of the attraction of North West London is its blend of rural and city living. Many areas feature beautiful green spaces and village lifestyles, combined with the benefits of excellent access to central London.
North West London areas
Hampstead, Belsize Park and St John’s Wood make up the most prominent ‘village living’ areas of North West London. Between them, they offer up some of the best parkland and leafy suburbs in the city, particularly Hampstead Heath. St John’s Wood is also where Lord’s Cricket Ground – the sport’s spiritual home – is located.
While country walks and cricket matches have plenty of appeal, there’s excitement here too. The bustling shopping centres and quirky vintage markets of Camden are just the beginning. Camden is as colourful as anywhere in London, and enjoys its well-deserved status as an icon of multicultural coolness.
There are also more affordable property prospects in Colindale, which is undergoing a major makeover through urban regeneration programmes. Like Camden, Colindale enjoys an extremely diverse and exciting food and shopping scene, as well as outstanding transport links.
For more information on what makes North West London attractive for buyers and renters, explore our full area guide. It features a full list of the best places to live in North West London according to verified resident reviews.
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