One of the harder-pressed parts of Brent: a school rated Good within a short walk, Harlesden Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 17 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
67/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 6,401 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.
Schools75
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
72 rated Good or better within 2 mi
96 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: Harlesden Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
103crimes last month
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.
103 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 68)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
21 GP, 3 hospitals, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Transport91
Can I get to work?
Harlesden Rail Station0.2 mi
Willesden Junction Rail Station0.5 mi
Harlesden Underground Station0.2 mi
Willesden Junction Underground Station0.5 mi
Willesden Junction Underground Station0.5 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space69
How green is it?
14green spaces
Green space is well within reach
4.3 ha total
largest park 1.5 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.22 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
47shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
41 supermarkets within 2 mi
Iceland, Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Harlesden — 0.3 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 8UU.
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 8UU
NW10 8UU scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Harlesden 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NW10 8UU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,401 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 96 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 60 rated Good. The nearest school is Harlesden Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 103 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around NW10 8UU — 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 8UU?
There are 96 schools within a 2-mile catchment of NW10 8UU, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is NW10 8UU safe?
103 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of NW10 8UU in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near NW10 8UU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of NW10 8UU includes 2 train stations, 3 Tube/Metro stations, 33 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 17 km² is reachable from NW10 8UU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for NW10 8UU?
NW10 8UU has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — 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 8UU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around NW10 8UU: 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.
