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Willesden London Map

Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London

Explore Willesden, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Willesden map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Willesden, London

How to Use This Willesden, London Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Willesden, London, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceWillesden
Traditional CountyLondon
Unitary AuthorityGreater London
District / BoroughBrent
RegionLondon
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude51.547414
Longitude-0.234426
Place TypeOther Settlement

About Willesden

Willesden emerges from the sprawl of the Brent district as a dense, layered crossroads where the echoes of Victorian industry meet the quiet hum of modern urban life. It lies 5.4 miles west-north-west of London (from London: bearing 301°T, OS grid TQ 225 846). Brick-fronted terraces line the thoroughfares, their windows catching the pale, low-angled light of late afternoon in a way that turns common glass into amber. A short walk reveals the Willesden Jewish Cemetery, where eight hectares of hallowed, manicured silence offer a sanctuary from the surrounding traffic. The air here holds a distinct stillness, a contrast to the bustling energy found elsewhere in the district. Further north, the expansive greenery of Gladstone Park provides a lung for the neighbourhood, its rolling slopes offering a view of the distant capital that feels both intimate and vast. Willesden carries a certain stubborn grace in its architecture, where the stoic character of old stone meets the restless movement of a diverse population. This place maintains a pragmatic rhythm, grounded in the steady pulse of its streets and the resilience of its long-standing local landmarks.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Brent Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 101° E
  • Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery) (Historic Park or Garden) — 0.3 mi, 226° SW · 8 ha
  • "The Spirit of Youth" (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 200° SSW
  • Gladstone Park (Park) — 0.7 mi, 002° N
  • St Marys Open Space (Park) — 0.8 mi, 229° SW
  • Lexi Cinema (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 143° SE
  • Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden (Grade I)) — 1.4 mi, 159° SSE · 29 ha
  • Pet's corner (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.4 mi, 127° SE
  • Kiln Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 101° ESE
  • Welsh Harp Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.6 mi, 343° NNW
  • The Platform (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 345° NNW
  • Aussichtspunkt H&MV Office (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 215° SW
  • Portobello Dock (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.7 mi, 148° SSE
  • Brent Reservoir Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.8 mi, 346° NNW · 69 ha
  • Wealdstone Brook (River) — 2.0 mi, 298° WNW
  • The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 168° SSE
  • Cineworld Wembley (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 286° WNW
  • Alexandra Road Park (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 2.3 mi, 105° ESE · 2 ha
  • Leg of Mutton Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.4 mi, 060° ENE
  • Krāsainās mājas (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 148° SSE
  • Golders Hill Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.4 mi, 055° NE
  • Museum of Brands (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 155° SSE
  • Barn Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.5 mi, 312° NW
  • Freud Museum London (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 089° E
  • Fenton House (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 071° ENE
  • Elephant West (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 170° S
  • Fenton House and Garden (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 071° ENE
  • The Hill (Inverforth House) (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 2.6 mi, 062° ENE · 3 ha
  • Pitt house gateway (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 060° ENE
  • Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 337° NNW

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About This Willesden Map Page

Explore Willesden, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.547414, -0.234426. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.