Family-life report

Is NW10 Harlesden & Kensal Green good for families?

NW10 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 19). Around 40.8% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

10

GP surgeries

5

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

56

Family density

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.

Commute

39 min

Fastest door-to-door to Paddington (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).

How NW10 compares nearby

Families in NW10 — FAQ

Is NW10 good for families with kids?
NW10 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 19). Within 1km you'll find 10 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 56 supermarkets. 40.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near NW10?
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 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?
10 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 56 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 NW10 compare to other London areas for families?
NW10 ranks 19 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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