Postcode report
NW9 8RX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NW9 8RX: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW9 8RX is a postcode in Welsh Harp, Brent, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW9 8RX, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW9 8RX are schools and education and health, while housing 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 NW9 8RX is based on Brent 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,325 residents, 6,126 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 38% privately rented, 23% 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 NW9 8RX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 40 rolling sales, up 1.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW9 8RX 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 11 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 NW9 8RX 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 NW9 8RX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 30 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 NW9 8RX
Is NW9 8RX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% 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 NW9 8RX?
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 NW9 8RX?
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 NW9 8RX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NW9 8RX?
LocaleIQ matched NW9 8RX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW9 8RX?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW9 8RX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.