Moving to NW10 Harlesden & Kensal Green

Commuting from NW10

Average · 36–45 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo55 min
• King's Cross53 min
• Liverpool Street56 min
• Canary Wharf65 min
• Paddington39 min
• Victoria58 min

Who already lives in NW10?

Very high · Over 35%40.8% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How NW10 compares nearby

Moving to NW10 — FAQ

What's it like to live in NW10?

NW10 (Harlesden & Kensal Green, Brent) scores 77/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 45). Safety 80/100, green space 100/100, family life 80/100, commute 46/100. 40.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

How long is the commute from NW10?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 39 minutes to Paddington (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in NW10?

Annual Band D council tax in NW10 is £2,232 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in NW10?

Brent has some of the tightest primary catchments in North West London, with several schools offering places inside 400 metres.

What's the crime rate in NW10?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in NW10 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 80/100.

Is NW10 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (80/100) and family infrastructure (80/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.