Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Brent: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, North Wembley Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HA9 7QJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 59 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ashley College (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
28crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 32 GP, 1 hospital, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
North Wembley Rail Station0.4 mi
North Wembley Underground Station0.3 mi
North Wembley Underground Station0.4 mi
22 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 16 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
42shops & libraries
- 36 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Lidl, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Wembley Tube Station Express — 0.4 mi
In Brent, 69% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (95% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Brent, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HA9 7QJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HA9.
Average sold price by property type across the HA9 district, 2021–2026.
About HA9 7QJ
HA9 7QJ scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with North Wembley Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HA9 7QJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,576 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Buxlow School, within a short walk.
There were 28 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 32 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARKS HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
