Postcode HA9 8RF 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 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 17,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Preston Park & East Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from HA9 8RF.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8RF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | South Kenton | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to South Kenton |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Northwick Park | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Northwick Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 85, Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 15, Ennerdale Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £568,750 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 6, Rydal Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 66, Rydal Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 56, Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £595,000 |
In the HA9 8RF postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Apna Superstore | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Apna Superstore |
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 8RF, 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 8RF records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8RF 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 13 schools close to HA9 8RF, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy South Kenton and Byron Court Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA9 8RF is South Kenton in TfL zone 4, about 248 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.
HA9 8RF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,443 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 8RF 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).