Postcode HA9 8NJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Preston Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Preston Park.
Preston Park & East Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Park & East Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.0% 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.
The average income per household in Preston Park & East Lane is £66,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HA9 8NJ.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | North Wembley | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to North Wembley |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | South Kenton | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to South Kenton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tenterden Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Tenterden Sports Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £651,999 | £567 |
| Terraced | 7 | £570,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 30 | £380,000 | £537 |
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 | £380,000 | £636,000 | £565,000 |
| 2026 | £303,500 | £640,000 | £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 | £553 | £576 | £557 |
| 2026 | £447 | £505 | £432 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 150, Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 92, Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NL | Detached | Freehold | £1,020,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 151, Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £749,950 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 121, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 138, Chamberlayne Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8ST | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the HA9 8NJ postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food 4 Less | 194 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
| 0.2 mi | Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Abby's Food & Wine | 220 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PB | Walking directions to Abby's Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Zer Food Centre | 260 Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0PZ | Walking directions to Zer Food Centre |
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 8NJ, 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 8NJ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around HA9 8NJ in Preston Park & East Lane is £520,000 (about £540 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to HA9 8NJ, including Ashley College (Good), Preston Manor School (Good) and Preston Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA9 8NJ is Preston Road in TfL zone 4, about 473 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HA9 8NJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,300 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 8NJ 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).