Moving to NW9 Kingsbury

Commuting from NW9

Slow · 46–55 min

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

• Waterloo55 min
• King's Cross47 min
• Liverpool Street55 min
• Canary Wharf67 min
• Paddington56 min
• Victoria52 min

Who already lives in NW9?

High · 28–34%34% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How NW9 compares nearby

Moving to NW9 — FAQ

What's it like to live in NW9?

NW9 (Kingsbury, Brent) scores 72/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 78). Safety 80/100, green space 100/100, family life 80/100, commute 21/100. 34% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

How long is the commute from NW9?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 47 minutes to King's Cross (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 NW9?

Annual Band D council tax in NW9 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 NW9?

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 NW9?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in NW9 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 80/100.

Is NW9 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.