Family-life report

Is HA9 Wembley Hill good for families?

HA9 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 96). Around 40.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

11

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

38

Family density

Who lives in HA9?

Very high · Over 35%40.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

37 min

Fastest door-to-door to King's Cross (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,232

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

80/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in HA9 — FAQ

Is HA9 good for families with kids?
HA9 scores 55/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 96). Within 1km you'll find 11 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 38 supermarkets. 40.6% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near HA9?
Brent has some of the tightest primary catchments in North West London, with several schools offering places inside 400 metres.
How long is the commute from HA9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from HA9 is 37 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in HA9?
Band D council tax in HA9 is £2,232 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in HA9?
11 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 38 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does HA9 compare to other London areas for families?
HA9 ranks 96 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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