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HA9 8LG

Hollycroft Avenue

Preston

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Overview

Postcode HA9 8LG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Repton Gardens - Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Wembley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% 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

41.9%

Approximately 41.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from HA9 8LG.

Flood risk

Low

Wembley North near HA9 8LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Wembley Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA9 8LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Wembley Park

Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Wembley Park
0.5 mi

4

Preston Road

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Preston Road
0.6 mi

4

North Wembley

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to North Wembley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA9 8LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRepton Gardens - Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Repton Gardens - Play Area

Area Profile

Population
512
Population density
5,880.3 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
117
22.9%
British
89
17.42%
Other White
75
14.68%
Irish
73
14.29%
Arab
38
7.44%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
32.74%
No qualifications
111
24.72%
Level 3 (A level)
48
10.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
10.47%
Other
38
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 449

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
41.94%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
15.59%
Owns outright
28
15.05%
Other forms of private rent
15
8.06%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Preston

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£557
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £648K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £557 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-Detached26£651,000£576
Terraced6£545,000£530
Flats35£390,000£540

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£365,000£636,000£565,000
2026£303,500£651,250
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£542£576£557
2026£447£510
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 8LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202558, Forty Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
26 Mar 202679, Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£765,000
04 Jun 202619, Marsh Hall, Talisman Way, Wembley, HA9 8JJFlatsLeasehold£310,000
30 Apr 202617, Marsh Hall, Talisman Way, Wembley, HA9 8JJFlatsLeasehold£423,000
20 Feb 20253, Gabrielle Close, Wembley, HA9 8LPTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the HA9 8LG postcode area, located within Wembley North, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA9 8LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughPreston Manor SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAshley CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Christopher's Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA9 8LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miExotic ConvenienceElmside Road, Brent, HA9 8HGWalking directions to Exotic Convenience
0.4 miFood 4 Less194 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PAWalking directions to Food 4 Less
0.4 miFamily Supermarket201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.4 miLondis107 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco Express209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,081
Band G£3,555
Band H£4,266

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 8LG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA9 8LG

Is HA9 8LG (Wembley North) safe?

The area around HA9 8LG 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 8LG?

The median sale price around HA9 8LG in Wembley North is £520,000 (about £557 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA9 8LG?

There are 16 schools close to HA9 8LG, including Preston Manor School (Good), Ashley College (Good) and St Christopher's Prep School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA9 8LG?

The closest station to HA9 8LG is Wembley Park in TfL zone 4, about 790 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around HA9 8LG?

HA9 8LG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.