Postcode HA9 8RQ 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 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 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 South Kenton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 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 16,344 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 0.8% 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 319 ft away from HA9 8RQ.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8RQ 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| 0.6 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 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 88, Montpelier Rise, Wembley, HA9 8RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 86, Montpelier Rise, Wembley, HA9 8RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 11, Allonby Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 85, Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 74, Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the HA9 8RQ postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 8 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Primary | Harris Primary Academy South Kenton | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Harris Primary Academy South Kenton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mount Stewart Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
Mount Stewart Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HA9 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Apna Superstore | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Apna Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.5 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 8RQ, 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 8RQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around HA9 8RQ in Preston is £545,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to HA9 8RQ, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy South Kenton (Inadequate) and Mount Stewart Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to HA9 8RQ is South Kenton in TfL zone 4, about 252 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.
HA9 8RQ 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 8RQ 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).