Willesden is an area located in north-west London, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) west north-west of Charing Cross.
Historically, the area was a parish in the county of Middlesex. In 1933, it was incorporated as the Municipal Borough of Willesden. Since 1965, it has formed part of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London.
The locality is also associated with Dollis Hill, which is sometimes referred to as being part of Willesden.