property, houses and flats to rent in Willesden

'Willesden' derives from Willesdune, which means 'The Hill of the Spring' or 'Spring Hill', and a settlement bearing that name dates back to 939AD. Today, Willesden is in the London Borough of Brent, and is a friendly neighbourhood, predominantly consisting of young professionals and families. If you're searching for property to rent in Willesden, you can choose from Victorian villas, between wars semi-detached houses, and Edwardian terraced houses.

Three-bedroom houses to rent in Willesden near train and tube stations are available for a monthly rental in the region of £1,120. Four-bedroom houses, mostly semi-detached 1930s' properties, are available for a monthly rental between £1,500 and £2,000. Flats to rent in Willesden offering two bedrooms will rent for around £950 per month.

Amenities for properties in Willesden

Residents in Willesden enjoy a variety of shops and superstores in Willesden High Road. For a more intense shopping experience, there is Brent Cross Shopping Centre, which is three miles to the north. A good selection of restaurants and bars can be found in nearby West Hampstead, accessible by the underground station in Willesden Green or a short trip by road. Willesden has good recreational facilities, including Willesden Sports Centre and King Edward VII Recreation Ground. There are also several parks in Willesden including Roundwood Park, which is a formal Victorian park with renovated facilities and an excellent café and open-air theatre. Willesden has two local hospitals: Belvedere Day Hospital and Willesden Community Hospital - both conveniently located near the Sports Centre.

There are several primary schools in Willesden including Newfield Primary School in Longstone Avenue and St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Garnet Road. For secondary education there's Queen's Park Community School in Aylestone Avenue, NW6, for boys and girls aged 11-18.

Transport in Willesden

Residents in Willesden have access to London Underground stations in Willesden Green and Dollis Hill, both of which are on the Jubilee Line, Zones 2 and 3 respectively. There is also the station in Willesden Junction, which is both an underground station, on the Bakerloo Line (Zone 3), and a mainline station served by Silverlink. Many bus routes travel through Willesden including the 52, 98, 297, 460 and N52.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Willesden, which is mostly covered by postcode, NW10, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as West Hampstead, Harlesden, and Hendon.