Postcode report
HA9 9BU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Brent
About HA9 9BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA9 9BU is a postcode in Barnhill, Brent, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA9 9BU, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA9 9BU are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HA9 9BU is based on Brent 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,930 residents, 7,079 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near HA9 9BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £450k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA9 9BU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HA9 9BU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HA9 9BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HA9 9BU
Is HA9 9BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HA9 9BU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HA9 9BU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HA9 9BU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HA9 9BU?
LocaleIQ matched HA9 9BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA9 9BU?
The latest median sold price is £450k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA9 9BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.