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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Willesden is an area of northwest London, situated 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Charing Cross. It is historically a parish in the county of Middlesex that was incorporated as the Municipal Borough of Willesden in 1933, and has formed part of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London since 1965. Dollis Hill is also sometimes referred to as being part of Willesden. “

In Willesden, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Willesden? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Willesden to help you decide to move in there.

What are the range of supermarkets like?

Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Willesden would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Willesden and what company operates here.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
M&S Simply FoodSaint Pancras Station, Pancras Road, Unit 23 The Circle, M1, London3.7255
Tesco Express21 Caledonian Road, London3.6212
Wynford Supermarket Ltd5 Wynford Road, London4.153
Waitrose & Partners1 Wharf Road, London4.3826
Little Waitrose & PartnersEuston Road, London3.9200
M&S Simply FoodKing’s Boulevard, London3.693
Sainsbury’s Local266 Pentonville Road, London2.776
Iceland Supermarket Islington259A Caledonian Road, London4.1472
Tesco Express122-128 Pentonville Road, London2.887
Sainsbury’s Local10-12 Camden High Street, London3.270
Londis Crowndale Road18-22 Crowndale Road, London3.942
Tian Tian Market 天天超市 – Kings Cross200c Pentonville Road, London4.5167
Rps Halal & Groceries40 Chalton Street, London32
SupersaveMedway Court, Judd Street, London4.370
Food plus Macius 2255 Caledonian Road, London4.5194
Ocean Supermarket334-336 Caledonian Road, London3.7105
Sainsbury’s LocalMaiden Lane Estate, London3.541
Premier Food & Wine296 Grays Inn Road, London4.88
Euston Metro4 Eversholt Street, London4.910
Sil & Roj Food Centre207 Eversholt Street, London4.362

Pubs in the area

As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Willesden has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Willesden.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Grand Junction ArmsActon Lane
Harlesden
NW10 7AD
Large multi-roomed pub in predominantly industrial area. Large tiered garden leading down to the canal. Huts can be booked. The outside drinking area faces the Grand Union Canal (moorings available) and there is a area for live events. Middle bar is now layed out for dining. Good value food served with various theme nights.
Chamberlayne83 Chamberlayne Road
Kensal Rise
NW10 3ND
28/03/23- open again with 2 cask beers and a selection of other beers such as Two Tribes Dream Pale Ale and Brooklyn Defender IPA
Island123 College Road
Kensal Rise
NW10 5HA
This place underwent a comprehensive re-vamp in 2006 and now operates over three floors, with an upstairs restaurant, bar menu downstairs, outside tables/terrace and a market on Sundays. Music nights Thursdays and Sundays. Converted from a grim, 1970s bunker of a pub: now much more welcoming. Refurbished again 2019 and under independent management.
Masons Arms665 Harrow Road
London
NW10 5NU
This pub was given a beautiful revamp. It has retained lots of the original features and the introduction of atmospheric lighting and chandeliers lend it a look of glamour. The staff are all very friendly.
William786 Harrow Road
London
NW10 5JX
The venue has been taken on by LOCI Pubs adding to the 3 they already run in North London. Per their website the place opens at 8am but we do not know from when alcohol may be served. The hours we show are taken from their website. The two unused cask beer pumps were serving a beer from Purity and a Seacider Black Cherry in January 2024.

Are the restaurants in Willesden any good?

Willesden has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
China House215 High Road, London4.3137
Time Pizzas258 High Road, London4.3158
Prime Pizza239 High Road, London4.32
Varanda Brazil161 High Road, London4.3298
Sabores81 Dudden Hill Lane, London4.3874
Western95 Dudden Hill Lane, London4.31
Mezza Roma36 High Road, London4.36
The New Golden Duck425 High Road, London4.3280
Grill King283 High Road, London4.3167
Prime Pizza189 Church Road, London4.311
Bombay Kitchen Indian Takeaway in Willisden London185 Church Road, London4.3195
La Basque286 High Road, London4.3165
Tony’s Bar London356-360 High Road, London4.3427
Habaneros3A Walm Lane, London4.3681
Chicken Delight156 Church Road, London4.342
Tops Pizza Willesden140 Church Road, London4.382
Kadiri’s26 High Road, London4.3634
Lezziz Gourmet Burger19 Walm Lane, London4.3523
Pizza On Demand (Willesden)239 High Road, London4.388
Pizza Hut Delivery7 Walm Lane, London4.3188

Parks and green spaces in Willesden

One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Willesden offers space for strolls or picnics.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Museums & Galleries nearby

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Willesden through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Library at Willesden Green95 High Road, London4.2166
Brent MuseumWillesden Library Centre, 95 High Road, London4.635

What kind of gyms are there in Willesden?

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Willesden could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

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Other neighbourhoods near Willesden

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Old Oak Common See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Northaw See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Queen’s Park See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Kilburn See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Brondesbury See the guide here
Tokyngton See the guide here
Dollis Hill See the guide here
Brent Park See the guide here
Cricklewood See the guide here
Wembley Park See the guide here
Neasden See the guide here
Childs Hill See the guide here
Brent Cross See the guide here
Old Oak Common See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Northaw See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Queen’s Park See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Kilburn See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Brondesbury See the guide here
Tokyngton See the guide here
Dollis Hill See the guide here
Brent Park See the guide here
Cricklewood See the guide here
Wembley Park See the guide here
Neasden See the guide here
Childs Hill See the guide here
Brent Cross See the guide here

In Willesden, what things may you need?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Willesden name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Schools in and around the area of Willesden

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Willesden vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Harris Lowe Academy WillesdenDoyle Gardens, London3.276
Salam Nursery – Willesden247 High Road, LondonN/AN/A
Bubbly Day NurseryBertie Road, London3.77
Kumon Maths & EnglishLibrary, 95 High Road, London3.73
MMQ Piano Studio1 Maybury Gardens, London4.956
Singing Solutions53B Windsor Road, LondonN/AN/A
Hawza Ilmiyya of England133 High Road, LondonN/AN/A
Willesden Sports CentreDonnington Road, London3.4640
Private Guitar Lessons – Lead & Rhythm – Beginners to Advanced – Blues, Jazz, Metal, & Rock69 Fleetwood Road, London32
Lead After School Club Willesden5 Walm Lane, London59
Ellen Louise Nursery162 Anson Road, London51
Gladstone Centre Nursery162 Anson Road, London23
The Lam Association33 High Road, London4.58
Mizarolli London North West Guitar Lessons69 Fleetwood Road, London4.97
Saint Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Junior SchoolLinacre Road, London4.220
Happy Stars Day Nursery Ltd2 Saint Andrews Road, London52
St Andrew & St Francis C of E Primary SchoolBelton Road, London4.617
Andrew Memorial Day NurseryGlebe Road, London44
Leopold Primary SchoolHawkshead Road, London4.414
Donnington Primary SchoolDonnington Court, Donnington Primary School, Uffington Road, Donnington Road, London2.312

In Willesden, what tube and train stations are nearby?

We assembled the train and tube stations of Willesden in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Dollis HillHamilton Road, London3.948

Post offices in the area of Willesden

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Willesden branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Willesden Post Office78 High Road, London3.6173

Medical institutions in Willesden

Willesden has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Burnley Medical PracticeWillesden Centre for Health & Care, Robson Avenue, London3.5313
Roundwood Park Medical CentreWillesden Centre for Health & Care, Robson Avenue, London3.159
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