Hendon Branch
16 Central Circus Parade
Queens Road
Hendon, London
NW4 3AS
Mill Hill Branch
7 Thornfield Parade
Holders Hill Road
Mill Hill, London
NW7 1LN
Mill Hill is situated in the London Borough of Barnet and enjoys a reputation as a peaceful, laid-back place to live, with certain properties having a village-like charm.
It’s the ideal location if you’re looking for a change of pace from the city, quiet residential streets and plenty of green spaces to enjoy.
Aside from the fact that it’s only a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Mill Hill property has much to attract a wide variety of buyers and tenants. Families are drawn to the area’s high-performing primary and secondary schools, including Dollis Junior School and Frith Manor School, both of which recently received strong Ofsted reports.
Meanwhile, local amenities like Brent Cross shopping centre have proved attractive to the young professional crowd. There are plenty of good shops and supermarkets in the area, including a Waitrose close to Mill Hill Underground Station.
Mill Hill East offers a wide choice of properties. In Mill Hill village, The Ridgeway is home to picturesque country-style cottages with immediate appeal for those seeking a more rural lifestyle near the heart of the capital. Further afield, there are various modern developments, such as Lidbury Square and Millbrook Park, that offer excellent accommodation for a range of buyers and tenants.
There are also many striking period properties in NW7, including Georgian, Victorian or turn-of-the-century houses, with large bay-fronted exteriors, high ceilings, gables and elegant porches; or if you’re looking for development potential, Mill Hill’s 1930s semi-detached homes offer plenty of scope for expansion.
The apartments dotted around the area offer excellent accommodation for a range of buyers and tenants, and many are situated conveniently close to Mill Hill Tube station. These flats vary in style: some are period properties converted into one and two bedroom apartments, while others are more contemporary newly-built residences.
You’ll find a healthy variance in architectural styles in Mill Hill, from pretty, traditional cottages to eye-catching new build developments. Period properties date all the way back to the Georgian era, with Victorian and Edwardian houses also dotted around the district, demonstrating the quality of build that continues to attract house hunters today. For those searching for a more compact abode, flat conversions are commonplace, offering high ceilings and lots of storage space, while apartment complexes with secure entry and private parking spaces are often available on the market.
Like most London suburbs, Mill Hill property prices vary. While the larger properties regularly fetch a considerable amount, there are usually one bedroom flats available that are affordable for a first-time buyer. Average property prices in NW7 are only slightly above the average across the rest of London, demonstrating just how popular property in Mill Hill is becoming, and meaning that properties look set to hold their value over the coming years.
On average, investors enjoy an excellent ROI when purchasing buy-to-let properties in Mill Hill, with a relatively strong average rental yield. There are plenty of people actively seeking to rent in the area, from families and young professionals to students studying at nearby Middlesex University. Properties which require less capital can be found near Mill Hill Tube Station.
Being on London’s edge gives Mill Hill property some pleasant suburban surroundings, while a short commute into the city makes it appealing for people looking to enjoy the best of both worlds: tranquil green spaces and close proximity to London.
Mill Hill is perfectly placed for commuters who need to travel into the centre of town or surrounding areas. There’s a slower pace of life in the district that appeals to both young and old, while still having everything you need right on your doorstep. For example, Brent Cross Shopping Centre is within easy reach and there are lots of green spaces to enjoy on sunnier evenings and weekends once the clocks have gone forward. It’s why you’ll find young professionals living alongside families with teenage children and people heading into retirement, which all adds to the village appeal of Mill Hill.
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