Postcode HA9 8LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Preston area 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 median sale price in Preston is £520,000 (around £517 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £650,000. The nearest station is Wembley Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Elvin Gardens.
Wembley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,504 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 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.
The average income per household in Wembley North is £60,760 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from HA9 8LQ.
Wembley North near HA9 8LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wembley Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | North Wembley | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to North Wembley |
| 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 |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £517 per square foot) in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £651,999 | £526 |
| Terraced | 6 | £545,000 | £493 |
| Flats | 24 | £345,000 | £512 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £396,240 | £636,000 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £305,750 | £635,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £577 | £576 | £563 |
| 2026 | £446 | £524 | £432 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 58, Forty Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 79, Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HY | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 79, Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HY | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 79, Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HY | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 79, Oakington Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8HY | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 |
In the HA9 8LQ postcode area, located within Wembley North, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | Preston Manor School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Christopher's Prep School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wembley Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HA9 8LQ
| 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 |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HA9 8LQ, 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 8LQ 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around HA9 8LQ in Preston is £520,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to HA9 8LQ, including Preston Manor School (Good), St Christopher's Prep School and Wembley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to HA9 8LQ is Wembley Park in TfL zone 4, about 664 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
HA9 8LQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Brent West covering HA9 8LQ 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).