Living in NW9, Brent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NW9 in Brent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Brent: £544,174, down 3.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around NW9
51 recorded home sales on the streets around central NW9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £515,000 and a range from £100,000 to £810,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 GROVE CRESCENT, NW9 0LR | semi-detached | £630,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 1 RYDAL GARDENS, NW9 0DS | semi-detached | £675,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 275A EDGWARE ROAD, NW9 6NB | flat-maisonette | £270,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 64 WAKEMANS HILL AVENUE, NW9 0UN | semi-detached | £675,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 4 FOREST GATE, NW9 0SP | semi-detached | £530,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 5 NEW WAY ROAD, NW9 6HR | semi-detached | £568,000 | 2026-01-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
128 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Ark Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Courtland School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
70 state primary and 21 state secondary schools within range, plus 24 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
24 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ateres Beis Yaakov, Barnet Hill Academy, Beis Medrash Elyon, Beis Soroh Schneirer, Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls, Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School and others.
All 24 fee-paying schools near NW9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Middlesex University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.7% |
| Skilled trades | 15.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
641 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NW9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Brent's figures.
Common questions about NW9
What is the average house price in NW9?
The average sold price in Brent is £544,174 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NW9?
Prices in Brent are down 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NW9?
The median of 51 recorded sales around central NW9 in the last 2 years is £515,000, ranging from £100,000 to £810,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NW9?
128 schools sit within 3 miles of central NW9, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NW9?
641 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NW9 at risk of flooding?
Central NW9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NW9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £515,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 641 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NW9 safe?
641 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NW9 or NW4, NW9 or HA8, NW9 or NW7.
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