About NW2 1AB
NW2 1AB scores 53/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Lidl Cricklewood London about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NW2 1AB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,606 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 91 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is Claremont Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE, about 8 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is FORDWYCH ROAD DAY HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Brent Cross West Station (Train, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 32 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 24.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (100 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 47 supermarkets in the wider area, including Lidl, Spar, The Co-operative Group, Tesco and others. The nearest is Lidl Cricklewood London, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.8 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore NW2 1AB on NestScope.