The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Kilburn
A first purchase at the £700,000 Kilburn average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £700,000 Kilburn average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
Every pound you need before completion in Kilburn
On the local average the deposit is £70,000, stamp duty is £25,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £98,300.
The £700,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £25,000. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Average prices above £500,000 mean first time buyer relief does not apply on a typical purchase here. Budget the full duty from the start.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Kilburn.
Borrowing power on a Kilburn income
The costs that start the day you move in
Band D council tax in Kilburn is £2,235 a year, which is £186 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Kilburn detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School, Kilburn Grange School, Salusbury Primary School, Queens Park Community School and Islamia Primary School. 2 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Kilburn to Bond Street takes about 10 min.
By price, Kilburn ranks 112 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £700,000 against a county average of £732,469.
What your money buys in Kilburn
Kilburn is a vibrant, diverse and superbly connected inner-north-west London district.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Kilburn property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £400,000 to £650,000 | A purpose-built, mansion-block or converted flat, the more accessible way into the district. |
| Around £900,000 to £1,500,000 | A Victorian or Georgian terraced house, the signature Kilburn period home. |
| £1,500,000 and above | A larger or premium house, especially towards Brondesbury or Queen's Park, the top of the local market. |
- A vibrant, diverse inner-London district
- Jubilee, Bakerloo & two Overground lines
- The Kiln Theatre & a buzzing high street
- Good local schools (St Mary's is Outstanding)
- Kilburn Grange Park & Queen's Park nearby
- A busy, gritty-but-gentrifying high street
- London prices for the space
- Traffic, noise & the usual inner-city considerations on the busiest stretches
- A flat-heavy stock, family houses are pricey
- Flats, conversions & ex-council homes need lease checks
Kilburn is known locally for The Kiln Theatre. The Kiln Theatre on the Kilburn High Road, the acclaimed producing theatre and cinema formerly known as the Tricycle, with a national reputation for bold new work.
Practical detail for Kilburn: the NW6 (and NW2 at the north end) postcode district, Kilburn (Jubilee, Zone 2); Kilburn Park (Bakerloo); Kilburn High Road & Brondesbury (Overground); West Hampstead close and nearest A and E is The Royal Free (Hampstead) or St Mary's (Paddington), a drive/bus; verify with NHS.
Kilburn at a glance
| Upfront cost | Kilburn figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £700,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £70,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £25,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £25,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £98,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £3,683 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Kilburn
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £98,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,235 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Kilburn
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Kilburn, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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