One of the harder-pressed parts of Brent: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Harlesden Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 12 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.
NestScope Score
64/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 1,738 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools74
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
50 rated Good or better within 2 mi
63 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
28GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 GP, 3 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HILLTOP MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
Harlesden Rail Station0.4 mi
Harlesden Underground Station0.4 mi
24 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space82
How green is it?
21green spaces
Very green
open space all around
10 ha total
largest park 3 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.48 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
49shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
43 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Iceland, The Co-operative Group, Asda…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Harlesden Stonebridge Express — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
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 NW10 8GQ.
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 NW10.
Average sold price by property type across the NW10 district, 2021–2026.
About NW10 8GQ
NW10 8GQ scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Harlesden Stonebridge Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NW10 8GQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,738 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 63 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is The Stonebridge School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HILLTOP MEDICAL PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around NW10 8GQ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near NW10 8GQ?
There are 63 schools within a 2-mile catchment of NW10 8GQ, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is NW10 8GQ safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for NW10 8GQ. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near NW10 8GQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of NW10 8GQ includes 1 train station, 1 Tube/Metro station, 24 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from NW10 8GQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for NW10 8GQ?
NW10 8GQ has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around NW10 8GQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around NW10 8GQ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
