Gowan Road
Brent, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £580,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £580,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Gowan Road is located in Brent, near Willesden, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 377 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Varanda Brazil (fast food, 70m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Villiers Road) is 113m away. The median property price is £580,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gowan Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Willesden Sports Centre 724m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 811m · 10 min walk
- The Dojo 1281m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Willesden Centre for Health and Care 448m · 6 min walk
- Mental Health Resources Centre 450m · 6 min walk
- Murakami Medical Centre 1519m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Willesden Green 265m · 3 min walk
- Cricklewood Library 1205m · 15 min walk
- Harlesden 1512m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Roundwood Park 782m · 10 min walk
- Gladstone Park 1211m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School 335m · 4 min walk
- St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School 392m · 5 min walk
- Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 469m · 6 min walk
- Donnington Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- Gladstone Park Primary School 601m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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