Hilltop Avenue
Brent, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £276,350, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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 90), 36% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £276,350 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (61) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Hilltop Avenue is located in Brent, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 346 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shakespeare Road Stonebridge) is 257m away. The median property price is £276,350, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 179m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hilltop Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Murakami Medical Centre 1129m · 14 min walk
- Central Middlesex Hospital 1327m · 17 min walk
- Willesden Centre for Health and Care 1959m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brentfield Open Space 499m · 6 min walk
- Gibbons Recreation Ground 763m · 10 min walk
- Brent River Park 869m · 11 min walk
- St Marys Open Space 937m · 12 min walk
- Bramshill Road Open Space 1350m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 179m · 2 min walk
- The Stonebridge School 223m · 3 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 230m · 3 min walk
- Brentfield Primary School 484m · 6 min walk
- Mitchell Brook Primary School 787m · 10 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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