Claremont Quarter, Cricklewood, NW2

A Zone 3 area, Cricklewood offers family-friendly living with several popular parks nearby, including Gladstone Park and Hampstead Heath. With an investment of over £8bn in the surrounding Brent Cross Town regeneration, the larger council aims to add over 6,500 sustainable new homes with a net-zero plan by 2030.

In addition to open spaces, residents of Cricklewood also have access to several shopping options, with nearby Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury's for their essentials. There are also many highly regarded schools in the vicinity, along with gyms and other leisure venues for those with a focus on health and fitness.

Claremont Quarter is part of a well-connected neighbourhood, as it is just a short stroll from Cricklewood train station, served by the Thameslink. There are many bus routes from Cricklewood to other popular areas like Victoria, Paddington, Golders Green and the Brent Cross Shopping Centre.

While Middlesex University is less than a 10-minute drive away, other top London university campuses like UCL, ICL and King's College are also reachable in less than 40 minutes via the train or Tube. West Hampstead Station is just a couple of minutes away from Cricklewood, and those working in central London can reach their offices in 20 minutes, while Canary Wharf is less than half an hour away.

With over three million square feet of office and commercial space in the pipeline, rental demand in Cricklewood has been increasing among young families and working professionals. Investors buying homes here can achieve yields of up to 5.5%.