Preston Road is in Wembley and in Brent district. HA9 8LD is located in the Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA9 8LA, HA9 8JZ, HA9 8LE, HA9 8NP, HA9 8LF, HA9 8JY, HA9 8LG, HA9 7NP, HA9 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA9 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA9 8LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 38.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 47% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 36.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 40.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 15.4% | 2.1% | -13.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 38.1% | 38% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 34.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 15.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 24.2% | 16.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 40% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 40% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 28.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 45% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.4% | 40% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 45% | 42.0% | 9.8% | 35.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.8% | 3.1% | -33.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.2% | 37.2% | -32.0% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 45.7% | 1.7% | 44.0% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Road was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Barnhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Preston Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill and the 238th lowest crime rate of 811 local areas in Brent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Keysham Court, 62 Preston Road, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-02-29 | £343,013 |
| 4 Keysham Court, 62 Preston Road, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2011-04-01 | £327,658 |
| 2 Keysham Court, 62 Preston Road, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2008-10-28 | £308,631 |
| 1 Keysham Court Preston Road, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-08-21 | £376,801 |
| 6 Keysham Court, 62 Preston Road, Wembley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2004-04-27 | £331,280 |
HA9 8LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HA9 8LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in HA9 8LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Primary School East Lane , HA9 7NW | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Park Primary School College Road , HA9 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lane Primary School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , HA9 7RY | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Court Primary School Spencer Road , HA0 3SF | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley College Ashley Gardens , HA9 8NP | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxlow Preparatory School 5/6 Castleton Gardens , HA9 7QJ | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Prep School 71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Level Academy Third Floor, Ujima House , 388 Wembley High Road HA9 6AR | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee International De Londres Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Cafe | 8 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| DG Bar & Restaurant | 10 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop/The London Lunchbox Company | 11 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| Lagos Island Restaurant Wembley | 13 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| The Shed Wembley | Right, 16 The Broadway | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Public House | 161 Preston Road, Wembley | 597 yd | |
| Parish Bar | 120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 833 yd | |
| The Wembley Tavern | 121 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 851 yd | |
| Stadium Sports Bar -First Class Sports Bar Ltd | 125 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley | 919 yd | |
| Dunning Bar | 278 Preston Road, Harrow | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Pizza | 15 Osram Road, East Lane Business Park | 549 yd | |
| Vegan Hub LTD | 5 Carlton Parade, Preston Road | 570 yd | |
| GAVS KITCHEN LTD/ LA FUSION UK LTD/ ANCESTRAL ELEMENTS LTD | 18 Osram Road, East Lane Business Park | 649 yd | |
| Blue Oyster Fish Bar | 190 Preston Road, Wembley | 660 yd | |
| Fancy Chicken and Pizza | 226 Preston Road, Wembley | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tache Romanesc | 20 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| Day One Express Retail Limited | 15 The Broadway, Wembley | 315 yd | |
| Costcutter | 96-97 Hirst Crescent, Wembley | 459 yd | |
| Food 4 Less | 194 Preston Road, Wembley | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | 209-211 Preston Road, Wembley | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor High School CARLTON AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Wembley Primary School EAST LANE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Pellat Road Sports Ground Pellatt Road | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Century Bowling And Sports Club Ltd LOGAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 587 yd |
| Wembley Park Sports Ground (Closed) Forty Avenue | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Preston Park Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Wembley) (Closed) Empire Way | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Wembley Leisure Centre Grand Felda House Grand Felda House Empire Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| King Edward Vii Park KING EDWARD VII PARK KING EDWARD VII PARK PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Ark Academy BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.