Postcode HA9 8LJ 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. The average income per household in Wembley North is £60,760 per year. The nearest station is Wembley Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Elvin Gardens.
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.
Wembley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wembley North is £60,760 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from HA9 8LJ.
Wembley North near HA9 8LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wembley Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Wembley Park | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Wembley Park |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Wembley Stadium | Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Wembley Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elvin Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Elvin Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Repton Gardens - Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Repton Gardens - Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Samovar Space | Small | Walking directions to Samovar Space |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 35 | £390,000 | £5,811 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £651,000 | £6,198 |
| Terraced | 7 | £520,000 | £5,708 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8LJ.
In the HA9 8LJ postcode area, located within Wembley North, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exotic Convenience | Elmside Road, Brent, HA9 8HG | Walking directions to Exotic Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 107 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 3 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | 11 Hour Express | 49 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AG | Walking directions to 11 Hour Express |
| 0.4 mi | Wembley Park Food Center | 41-43 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AG | Walking directions to Wembley Park Food Center |
Annual council tax rates for Brent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HA9 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harshadbhai Patel
Preston - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael David Maurice
Preston - Elected 7 May 2026
Barry Gardiner
Brent West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HA9 8LJ 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.
The median sale price around HA9 8LJ in Wembley North is £520,000 (about £6,000 per square metre) based on 68 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to HA9 8LJ, including Preston Manor School (Good), St Christopher's Prep School and Ashley College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA9 8LJ is Wembley Park in TfL zone 4, about 525 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
HA9 8LJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.