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HA9 8RN

College Road

Preston

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Overview

Postcode HA9 8RN 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 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Preston Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Preston Park & East Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Preston Park & East Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HA9 8RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8RN 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 Preston Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HA9 8RN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Preston Road

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Preston Road
0.3 mi

4

South Kenton

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to South Kenton
0.7 mi

4

North Wembley

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to North Wembley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HA9 8RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPreston ParkMediumWalking directions to Preston Park
0.3 miTenterden Sports GroundMediumWalking directions to Tenterden Sports Ground

Area Profile

Population
436
Population density
5,153.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.17(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.58(-64%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(-30%)
Drugs
2.99(-52%)
Other theft
2.39(-79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
116
26.61%
Other White
99
22.71%
British
64
14.68%
Pakistani
46
10.55%
Other Asian
28
6.42%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
43.25%
No qualifications
81
22.31%
Level 3 (A level)
35
9.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
35.61%
Owns outright
45
34.09%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.97%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.79%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202645, College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£662,500
18 Dec 2025127, Grasmere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8TGDetachedFreehold£775,000
26 Aug 202586, Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
18 Jun 202582, Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RETerracedFreehold£600,000
20 May 202630, Woodford Place, Wembley, HA9 8TETerracedFreehold£590,000

Schools

In the HA9 8RN postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HA9 8RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryPreston Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMount Stewart Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMount Stewart Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HA9 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAndreas PharmacyPreston Road, Brent, HA3 0PUWalking directions to Andreas Pharmacy
0.3 miTesco Express209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miJ.R. Stationmarket279 Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0PSWalking directions to J.R. Stationmarket
0.3 miFamily Supermarket201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NFWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.3 miZer Food Centre260 Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0PZWalking directions to Zer Food Centre

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 8RN, 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 007BE01000573
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HA9 8RN

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

The area around HA9 8RN records about 35 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.

What is the average house price near HA9 8RN?

The median sale price around HA9 8RN 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 8RN?

There are 16 schools close to HA9 8RN, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Mount Stewart Junior School (Outstanding) and Mount Stewart Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HA9 8RN?

The closest station to HA9 8RN is Preston Road in TfL zone 4, about 421 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.

How deprived is the area around HA9 8RN?

HA9 8RN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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