Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Brent: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, Wembley Park Underground Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 20 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 8HE.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 61 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: Michaela Community School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
63crimes 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.
- 63 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 42.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 31 GP, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WEMBLEY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Wembley Park Underground Station0.3 mi
Wembley Park Underground Station0.3 mi
Wembley Park Underground Station0.4 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 20 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 1.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.20 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
- 35 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Sainsburys, Tesco, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Lidl Stadium RP Wembley Park London — 0.2 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 8HE.
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 8HE
HA9 8HE scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl Stadium RP Wembley Park London 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HA9 8HE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,553 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 1/10).
There are 61 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is St Christopher's Prep School, within a short walk.
There were 63 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WEMBLEY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
