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Living in Colindale

Colindale sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. It's also one of the most diverse places in the dataset, and daily life (food, shops, faith spaces) reflects it.

Average to buy
£460k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1650/mo
vs London average
-17%
Est. to central London
~46 min
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How Colindale scores

Safety6/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion9/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Colindale gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), gyms, barbers, beauticians, a mosque, churches and a big park.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Colindale tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£460k — 17% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1650 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £90k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Colindale a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Colindale scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

How much does a home in Colindale cost in 2026?

Around £460k on average to buy (17% below the London average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £90k with a 10% deposit.

Is Colindale well connected?

Colindale scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 46 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Hendon£540k avg · safety 7/10Kingsbury£500k avg · safety 7/10Mill Hill£600k avg · safety 9/10
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