Is NW10 Harlesden & Kensal Green good for families?

Who lives in NW10?

Very high · Over 35%40.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in NW10 — FAQ

Is NW10 good for families with kids?

NW10 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 82). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 40.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

What are the best schools near NW10?

25 schools sit within a mile of NW10. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: John Keble CofE Primary School (370m). Top secondary: North Brent School (1101m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from NW10 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from NW10 is 39 minutes to Paddington, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in NW10?

Band D council tax in NW10 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 NW10?

0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.

How does NW10 compare to other London areas for families?

NW10 ranks 82 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.