Postcode HA9 8QB 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 South Kenton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Preston Park & East Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 8QB.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Kenton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | South Kenton | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to South Kenton |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | North Wembley | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to North Wembley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.4 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | 195, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £745,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 260, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 278, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £735,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 28A, First Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8QG | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 15, Third Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8QE | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the HA9 8QB postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Food 4 Less | 194 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
| 0.3 mi | Apna Superstore | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Apna Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Abby's Food & Wine | 220 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PB | Walking directions to Abby's Food & Wine |
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 8QB, 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 8QB records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8QB 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 15 schools close to HA9 8QB, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Ashley College (Good) and Wembley High Technology College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA9 8QB is South Kenton in TfL zone 4, about 530 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.
HA9 8QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,344 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 8QB 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).