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HA9 8FD

Matthews Close

Preston

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Detailed insights for HA9 8FD

Overview

Postcode HA9 8FD is located in a major urban area, within the Preston ward of Brent in the London region, and forms part of the Wembley North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wembley North is £60,760 per year. The nearest station is Wembley Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Union Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Wembley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wembley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wembley North is £60,760 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from HA9 8FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wembley North near HA9 8FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Wembley Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA9 8FD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Wembley Park

Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Wembley Park
0.7 mi

4

Wembley Stadium

Chiltern Railways

Walking directions to Wembley Stadium
0.7 mi

4

Preston Road

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Preston Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA9 8FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUnion ParkSmallWalking directions to Union Park
0.4 miChalkhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Chalkhill Park
0.3 miElvin GardensSmallWalking directions to Elvin Gardens

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
13,931.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.83(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.79(-26%)
Theft from the person
13.34(+42%)
Vehicle crime
13.34(+42%)
Other theft
9.9(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
75
20.72%
African
40
11.05%
British
39
10.77%
Other White
38
10.5%
Other Asian
27
7.46%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
51.21%
No qualifications
37
12.8%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
35.48%
Owns with a mortgage
35
22.58%
Shared ownership
27
17.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.42%
Owns outright
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 2026Flat 17, Smith House, Matthews Close, Wembley, HA9 8FDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 23, Smith House, Matthews Close, Wembley, HA9 8FDFlatsLeasehold£430,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 20, Smith House, Matthews Close, Wembley, HA9 8FDFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 29, Smith House, Matthews Close, Wembley, HA9 8FDFlatsLeasehold£425,000
05 Nov 2025Flat 19, Smith House, Matthews Close, Wembley, HA9 8FDFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

In the HA9 8FD postcode area, located within Wembley North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA9 8FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughArk AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSt Christopher's Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryMichaela Community SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA9 8FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miExotic ConvenienceElmside Road, Brent, HA9 8HGWalking directions to Exotic Convenience
0.2 miLondis107 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 mi11 Hour Express49 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AGWalking directions to 11 Hour Express
0.2 miWembley Park Food Center41-43 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AGWalking directions to Wembley Park Food Center
0.2 miLidl3 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8TSWalking directions to Lidl

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 8FD, 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)Wembley NorthE02000104
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 012DE01000578
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-09-01

Frequently asked questions about HA9 8FD

Is HA9 8FD (Wembley North) safe?

The area around HA9 8FD records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near HA9 8FD?

The median sale price around HA9 8FD in Wembley North is £520,000 (about £540 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA9 8FD?

There are 16 schools close to HA9 8FD, including Ark Academy (Outstanding), St Christopher's Prep School and Michaela Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA9 8FD?

The closest station to HA9 8FD is Wembley Park in TfL zone 4, about 281 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around HA9 8FD?

HA9 8FD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA9 8FD (Wembley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent West covering HA9 8FD 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).