St Mark's Close Wembley, Brent
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (HA1), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20203103.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 45 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Brent costs £2,235 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Kenton, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Abu & Dr Crighton-Adelugba, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 70% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 532 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Brent in 2026-27: Band D £2,235 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,490 | £1,739 | £1,987 | £2,235 | £2,732 | £3,229 | £3,725 | £4,471 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northwick Park Growth Area: up to 1,585 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 57 Draycott Avenue, HA3 0BL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Kenton Road and Sainsbury's Adjoining Land: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- The John Lyon, 231 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3TU (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Gayton Road, 59, Harrow, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Gayton Road, 59, Harrow, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Northwick Park Road, 2-12, Comfort Hotel, Harrow, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Northwick Park Road, 2-12, Comfort Hotel, Harrow, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 45 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA1 3GZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| HA1 3GX | not in 2 or 3 | 45 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 50 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA1 3GX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA1 3GZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Kenton 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Kenton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Harrow-On-The-Hill 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Northwick Park Underground Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| South Kenton Underground Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Kenton Underground Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northwick Park Hosp Social Club | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road Ealing | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Thirlmere Gardens | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 15.2 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Abu & Dr Crighton-Adelugba | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Health Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northwick Park Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | Northwick Park Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | South Harrow Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northwick Park 32 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Greenhill Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park | Wood | 360 m west |
| Barn Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Horsenden Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Horsenden Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Temple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Nower Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brent: see them on the Brent page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy South Kenton | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrow High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Stewart Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Stewart Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wembley High Technology College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sudbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Tea Bar-Tranquil Retail Services Ltd HA1 3UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Costa HA1 3UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Parexel International Kitchen HA1 3UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Main Kitchen-Trust and The Wellspring Restaurant- Compass Gp HA1 3UJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Mental Health Centre Dining Area - OCS Group UK Ltd HA1 3UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| WHSmith - 3 x Units HA1 3UJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| M&S HA1 3UJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Subway - Compass Group HA1 3UJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Blue Zenzer & Anthem Bar HA1 3TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Eats and Bits HA3 0AT | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 |
| Public order | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mark'S Close (462); On or near Nightingale Avenue (35); On or near Parking Area (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 44% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 70% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
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What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.