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HA9 7RB

Bell Lane

Preston

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Overview

Postcode HA9 7RB is located in a major urban area, within the Preston ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Preston Park & East Lane area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Park & East Lane is £66,145 per year. The nearest station is North Wembley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Preston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
83.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Preston Park & East Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Preston Park & East Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.2%

Approximately 83.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Preston Park & East Lane is £66,145 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from HA9 7RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 7RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is North Wembley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA9 7RB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

North Wembley

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to North Wembley
0.5 mi

4

South Kenton

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to South Kenton
0.5 mi

4

Preston Road

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Preston Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA9 7RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPreston ParkMediumWalking directions to Preston Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
2,081.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.66(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.12(-25%)
Vehicle crime
8.51(-9%)
Other theft
7.74(-32%)
Drugs
4.26(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
78
19.26%
Pakistani
68
16.79%
Caribbean
43
10.62%
Indian
42
10.37%
Other Asian
34
8.4%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
33.22%
No qualifications
61
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
104
75.91%
Social rents from council
10
7.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.84%
Shared ownership
6
4.38%
Owns outright
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Preston

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£540
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £637K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £540 per square foot) in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached23£651,999£567
Terraced7£570,000£503
Flats30£380,000£537

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,675£540,000£575,000
2017£270,000£580,000£565,750
2018£306,750£587,500£519,000
2019£280,000£550,000£532,500
2020£253,000£574,000£540,000
2021£340,000£600,000£555,000
2022£320,000£628,750£592,500
2023£312,000£660,000£570,000
2024£312,500£605,000£590,000
2025£380,000£636,000£565,000
2026£303,500£640,000£590,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£451£502£365
2017£412£532£494
2018£457£511£497
2019£448£473£485
2020£457£519£499
2021£484£546£505
2022£471£579£438
2023£447£549£501
2024£470£535£514
2025£553£576£557
2026£447£505£432
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 7RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 7RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 2025Flat 56, Cresswell House, Hirst Crescent, Wembley, HA9 7HJFlatsLeasehold£320,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 34, Cresswell House, Hirst Crescent, Wembley, HA9 7HJFlatsLeasehold£310,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 45, Cresswell House, Hirst Crescent, Wembley, HA9 7HJFlatsLeasehold£330,000
09 Apr 202688, Chamberlayne Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8SSFlatsLeasehold£300,000
24 Oct 2025129, Chamberlayne Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8SSFlatsLeasehold£345,000

Schools

In the HA9 7RB postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA9 7RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAshley CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEast Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWembley High Technology CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 7RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA9 7RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express86 East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondisEast Lane, Brent, HA0 3NGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miFamily Supermarket201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.4 miFood 4 Less194 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PAWalking directions to Food 4 Less
0.4 miTesco Express209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HA9 7RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harshadbhai Patel

Preston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Michael David Maurice

Preston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Barry Gardiner

Brent West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBrentE09000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrent WestE14001123
WardPrestonE05013506
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Preston Park & East LaneE02000099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 007EE01000577
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HA9 7RB

Is HA9 7RB (Preston Park & East Lane) safe?

The area around HA9 7RB records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near HA9 7RB?

The median sale price around HA9 7RB in Preston Park & East Lane is £520,000 (about £540 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA9 7RB?

There are 16 schools close to HA9 7RB, including Ashley College (Good), East Lane Primary School (Outstanding) and Wembley High Technology College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA9 7RB?

The closest station to HA9 7RB is North Wembley in TfL zone 4, about 397 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around HA9 7RB?

HA9 7RB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA9 7RB (Preston Park & East Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent West covering HA9 7RB is Barry Gardiner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Harshadbhai Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael David Maurice (Conservative and Unionist Party).