Postcode HA9 8PA is located in a major urban area, within the Preston area 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 median sale price in Preston is £545,000 (around £537 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,000 and £655,000. The nearest station is Preston Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 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 England, 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 4.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from HA9 8PA.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8PA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | South Kenton | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to South Kenton |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | North Wembley | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to North Wembley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tenterden Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Tenterden Sports Ground |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 (about £537 per square foot) in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £655,000 | £553 |
| Terraced | 8 | £580,000 | £530 |
| Flats | 24 | £342,500 | £534 |
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 | £390,000 | £636,000 | £570,000 |
| 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 | £561 | £576 | £563 |
| 2026 | £462 | £526 | £432 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | 38, Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8NX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £436,500 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 59, Elmstead Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 121, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 151, Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £749,950 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 266, Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0PY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the HA9 8PA postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Preston Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
Preston Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ashley College | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
Ashley College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2024
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | Preston Manor School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2012. | |
Preston Manor School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2012
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HA9 8PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food 4 Less | 194 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
| 0 mi | Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Abby's Food & Wine | 220 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PB | Walking directions to Abby's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 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 8PA, 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 8PA 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around HA9 8PA in Preston is £545,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to HA9 8PA, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Ashley College (Outstanding) and Preston Manor School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to HA9 8PA is Preston Road in TfL zone 4, about 195 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
HA9 8PA 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 8PA 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).