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| NW10 | NW3 | NW6 | NW9 |
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Kingsbury has the atmosphere of a semi-rural village but with the transport, roads and amenities of a thriving city.
Living in Kingsbury
Dating back to the Bronze Age, green and leafy King's Manor, from which Kingsbury derives its name, has the same leafy feel as Golders Green to the east but without the hefty price tag.
Fryent Country Park is a great green lung that separates Kingsbury from Wembley to the south and gives the area a true sense of country life, complemented by Roe Green Park, Kingsbury Green, where summer fêtes are held, Silver Jubilee Park, Queensbury Park, Barn Hill Open Space, and numerous playing fields.
Reflecting Kingsbury's popularity with families, there are plenty of local primary schools and for older children, Kingsbury High School.
Kingsbury has a good choice of local restaurants and shops but, for a more intense shopping experience, Brent Cross shopping centre lies to the east of Junction 1 of the M1.
Kingsbury Community Hospital is on the A4140 Honeypot Lane and Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals are nearby in neighbouring Harrow.
Property in Kingsbury starts with flats above shops and in purpose built apartment houses some, of which, are ex-local authority. There are also flats in converted semi-detached houses, both pre and post war.
Complete houses that offer three bedrooms are typically contemporary, purpose-built terraces, although you can find more traditional, bow-fronted properties. At the top end, Kingsbury offers detached houses that reflect various construction periods from the 20th century, usually set within good-sized gardens.
Transport
Residents in Kingsbury benefit from excellent road links to the A5, the M1 and the North Circular Road.
Kingsbury Station is served by the Jubilee Line of the London Underground which provides a swift link into London's West End.
Kenton station, to the west, is served by the Bakerloo Line and by the London Overground which connects (south-east) to Euston Station and (north) to Watford Junction.
For full details of public transport in the Kingsbury area including bus routes please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of mainline trains serving Euston and Watford Junction, please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
It was not until after the First World War that Kingsbury started to be developed. Aircraft manufacturing was established adjacent to Hendon Aerodrome and, in the 1920s, the road network was improved to cater for the British Empire Exhibition in nearby Wembley.
John Logie Baird experimented with television transmissions from a stable block belonging to Kingsbury Manor, which is now the Veterans Club in Roe Green Park.
From 1923 to 1979, Kingsbury Road was the location of Vanden Plas, body manufacturers for Bentley cars. The site is now Kingsbury Trading Estate.
Notable people associated with Kingsbury include England cricketer, Mike Gatting, pop singer Keisha Buchanan of the Sugarbabes and footballer Stuart Pearce.
For current information regarding Kingsbury, which is in the London Borough of Brent, please visit http://www.brent.gov.uk/.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Kingsbury
2 bedrooms flat in Oak Tree Dell, Roe Green, KINGSBURY - Asking price of £194,950
A two bedroom first floor maisonette situated in a quiet close. The property benefits from double glazing, garage, gas central heating and has no upper chain. Please call 0203 271 0000.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Grove Crescent, Kingsbury, London NW9 - Asking price of £349,950
This is a large extended 3 bed semidetached house with a shared drive. Benefits include, rear extension, 2 double and 1 single good size bedrooms, a spacious through lounge, a modern well fitted...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Colin Gardens, London, NW9 - Asking price of £359,950
A three bedroom extended semi-detached family home with detached garage in this quiet tree lined street. Rushgrove Park is close by as is local transport.Ent/hall * Cloakroom * Living room *...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Colindale Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 - Asking price of £235,000
AKA Sales & Lettings are please to bring to the market this 2 bedroom house situated in a prominent location within a 1/4 mile of Colindale tube station. The property benefits from a pleasant...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Verulam Court, Woolmead Avenue - Asking price of £214,995
a stunning two double bedroom first floor apartment situated in this prestigious private development. the property boast beautiful landscaped gardens with swimming pool, balcony and garage.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Woolmead Avenue, London NW9 - Asking price of £249,950
Situated in the exclusive Verulam Court, a spacious 2 double bedroom first floor apartment set in extensive landscaped communal gardens. The development benefits from a swimming pool, day...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Warneford Court, Mannock Close, London NW9 - Asking price of £186,000
A selection of one and two bedroom apartments from 190,000 to 325,0000. This brand new development is located within walking distance to Colindale tube station. Gated parking is included.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Annesley Avenue, Colindale - Asking price of £289,950
A well appointed four bedroom mid terrace period family house within a few hundred yards of colindale tube station, shops and local amenities.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Bantam Hs, Heritage Avenue, Hendon, London NW9 - Asking price of £299,950
A Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (one en-suite shower room) Purpose Built Flat situated on the 3rd floor of this development. Features a 24ft reception room with modern open-plan kitchen, under floor...... view full details
