Townsend Lane
Brent, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (70/100 safety) make this a solid family area. Transport is the main weakness (30/100) — commuters will need a car.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £415,000, 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
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
How Life Works Here
Townsend Lane is located in Brent, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 450m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £415,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Townsend Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hurricane Room Colindale 1275m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Lane Recreation Ground 257m · 3 min walk
- Silver Jubilee Park 392m · 5 min walk
- Roe Green Park 1336m · 17 min walk
- Grove Park 1646m · 21 min walk
- Quainton Street Open Space 1681m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Oliver Goldsmith Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- Woodfield School 703m · 9 min walk
- St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School 881m · 11 min walk
- Brent River College 1376m · 17 min walk
- Beis Yaakov Primary School 1545m · 19 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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