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HA9 8QD

Strathcona Road

Preston

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Overview

Postcode HA9 8QD 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Preston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Preston Park & East Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Preston Park & East Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Preston Park & East Lane is £66,145 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from HA9 8QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is South Kenton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA9 8QD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

South Kenton

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to South Kenton
0.3 mi

4

North Wembley

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to North Wembley
0.6 mi

4

Preston Road

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Preston Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA9 8QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPreston ParkMediumWalking directions to Preston Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
4,818.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.66(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.12(-25%)
Vehicle crime
8.51(-9%)
Other theft
7.74(-32%)
Drugs
4.26(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
92
30.07%
Other White
85
27.78%
British
45
14.71%
Other
17
5.56%
Other Asian
16
5.23%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
44.49%
No qualifications
40
16.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.59%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
110
77.46%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.56%
Owns outright
11
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.11%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Preston

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£540
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £637K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached23£651,999£567
Terraced7£570,000£503
Flats30£380,000£537

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202545, Pempath Place, Wembley, HA9 8QWFlatsLeasehold£220,000
15 Dec 20252, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XBTerracedFreehold£415,000
30 Sept 202533, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XBFlatsLeasehold£220,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, Stevenson House, 1, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XAFlatsLeasehold£235,000
05 Dec 202591, Pempath Place, Wembley, HA9 8QRFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the HA9 8QD postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA9 8QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEast Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWembley High Technology CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy South KentonAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA9 8QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express86 East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miApna Superstore128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RBWalking directions to Apna Superstore
0.3 miLondisEast Lane, Brent, HA0 3NGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostcutter126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miFamily Supermarket201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Family Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brent district.

Band A£1,490
Band B£1,739
Band C£1,987
Band D£2,235
Band E£2,732
Band F£3,229
Band G£3,725
Band H£4,471

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HA9 8QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harshadbhai Patel

Preston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Michael David Maurice

Preston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Barry Gardiner

Brent West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBrentE09000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrent WestE14001123
WardPrestonE05013506
ParishBrent, unparished areaE43000195
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Preston Park & East LaneE02000099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brent 007EE01000577
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA9 8QD

Is HA9 8QD (Preston Park & East Lane) safe?

The area around HA9 8QD records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near HA9 8QD?

The median sale price around HA9 8QD in Preston Park & East Lane is £520,000 (about £540 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HA9 8QD?

There are 14 schools close to HA9 8QD, including East Lane Primary School (Outstanding), Wembley High Technology College (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy South Kenton. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA9 8QD?

The closest station to HA9 8QD is South Kenton in TfL zone 4, about 452 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around HA9 8QD?

HA9 8QD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HA9 8QD (Preston Park & East Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brent West covering HA9 8QD 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).