About NW2 6LA
NW2 6LA scores 59/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Lidl Cricklewood London about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NW2 6LA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,593 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 102 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 52 rated Good. The nearest school is Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 47 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is FORDWYCH ROAD DAY HOSPITAL, 1.2 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 29 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). road traffic noise is low (about 54 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 45 dB Lden).
There are 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 5.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Pinemartin Activity Park, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.7 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 50 supermarkets in the wider area, including Lidl, Spar, Tesco, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Lidl Cricklewood London, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 9 minutes' walk 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 6LA on NestScope.