Independent Estate Agent in Cricklewood

Cricklewood lies along the probable line of the historical Roman road, Watling Street, where Willesden, West Hampstead and Kilburn collide. It’s an unassuming enclave, home to celebrities, novelists and, of course, one notable serial killer.

Records cite ‘le Crickelwode’ as existing in 1294 and by 1860 Cricklewood was a small rural settlement. Residence of the famous Crown Pub, a grade two listed Victorian building built in 1899 (and now part of the Clayton Crown Hotel) as well as the former Cricklewood Aerodrome, used for the first London-Paris air service in the 1920s. Another distinctive building is the Cricklewood Pumping Station. Built in 1905, the interior was used as a double for the boat’s engine rooms of the 1997 film, Titanic.

Set to transform the area is the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Programme; an ambitious growth project to reshape the underused industrial area into a modern residential cityscape, and one of North West London’s top destinations for living, leisure, retail and business.

Gladstone Park – NW2

Welcoming visitors since 1901 and named after former Prime Minister Sir William Gladstone, this much-loved park benefits from beautiful open spaces and tree lined avenues. If you’re feeling energetic, the sports facilities are second to none with eight new state-of-the-art tennis courts and football pitches. You’ll also find a children’s playground, duck pond, walled flower garden, and two cafés. Hop off at Dollis Hill tube station or bus numbers 16, 182 and 226.

Gladstone Village – NW2

If you’re looking for a new home with the highest specifications, Gladstone Village is set to become the super-suburb of North West London. One to watch, this residential development of contemporary houses and apartments is perched on the edge of Gladstone Park and perfectly positioned for views across the greens as well as access to local transport links, amenities and the Brent Cross Regeneration project.