Postcode HA9 8XB 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.
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.
Preston Park & East Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% 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 278 ft away from HA9 8XB.
Preston Park & East Lane near HA9 8XB 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 | North Wembley | Bakerloo, Overground | Walking directions to North Wembley |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Preston Road | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Preston Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HA9 8XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 2, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XB | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 33, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XB | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, Stevenson House, 1, Eskdale Close, Wembley, HA9 8XA | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 45, Pempath Place, Wembley, HA9 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 91, Pempath Place, Wembley, HA9 8QR | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the HA9 8XB postcode area, located within Preston Park & East Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HA9 8XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Apna Superstore | 128 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Apna Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 86 East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | East Lane, Brent, HA0 3NG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Family Supermarket | 201 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NF | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
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 8XB, 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 8XB 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.
The median sale price around HA9 8XB 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 14 schools close to HA9 8XB, including Preston Park Primary School (Good), Wembley High Technology College (Outstanding) and East Lane Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HA9 8XB is South Kenton in TfL zone 4, about 417 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Overground lines.
HA9 8XB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Brent West covering HA9 8XB 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).