Lumen Road Wembley, Brent
52 addresses across 5 postcodes (HA9), about 340 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20203606.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Brent costs £2,235 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is North Wembley, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King Edward VII Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Uxendon Crescent Surgery, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Brent in 2026-27: Band D £2,235 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,490 | £1,739 | £1,987 | £2,235 | £2,732 | £3,229 | £3,725 | £4,471 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 for HMOs, Article 4 for SIL and LSIS - Strategic Employment Areas.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 126 Preston Road: up to 4 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 & 2A The Avenue, Wembley, HA9 9QJ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 312 Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0QH: up to 8 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 142A Wembley Hill Road, HA9 8EN: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA9 7RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| HA9 7RB | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| HA9 7RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HA9 7RG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HA9 8QF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 41 m and 42 m above sea level (41 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA9 7RB | 100% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| HA9 7RD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HA9 7RE | 100% | 23% | 23% | 0% |
| HA9 7RG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HA9 8QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Wembley 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| South Kenton 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Wembley Central 4.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | North Wembley Underground Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| South Kenton Underground Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Preston Road Underground Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Third Avenue / Carlton Avenue East Preston | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road Ealing | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Century Bowling & Sports Club Car Park | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 15.4 km (9.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Uxendon Crescent Surgery | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmunity Limited | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premium Dental Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Northwick Park Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wembley Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | King Edward VII Park 10 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Preston Park 7.5 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodfield Avenue Allotments 5,720 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Park (Formerly Flambards) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Northwick Park | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Horsenden Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Horsenden Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Welsh Harp Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 52 | 52 |
None of the street's 52 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brent: see them on the Brent page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy South Kenton | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wembley High Technology College | Secondary | 11–19 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wembley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Preston Manor School | All-through | 4–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Stewart Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Stewart Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ark Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sudbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Michaela Community School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Tech Life Care Limited HA9 7XX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Chef's Table (Unit 1) HA9 7XX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Hungry Birdzzz (Unit 2) HA9 7XX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| A&M Caterers-Sabline Services LTD HA9 7UR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| My Godo (unit 1.7) HA9 7XX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 24 Shopping HA9 7UR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Ceylon Recepe HA9 7XX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mini Pie Co HA9 7UR | Retailers - other | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Unique Party Experience HA9 7XX | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Gav's kitchen Itd, La Fusion LTD, Meals on reels LTD HA9 7NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Super Eleven Shake Ltd HA9 7NG | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2023 |
| PNP Trading HA9 7NG | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Cool Pizza HA9 7NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| CENTURY BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB HA9 8PY | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Persis Ltd HA9 7NF | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Third Avenue (27); On or near Pellatt Road (13); On or near Eskdale Close (11); On or near First Avenue (11); On or near Loweswater Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 30% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HA9 7RE: 42 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- HA9 7RB: 3 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- HA9 7RD: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- HA9 7RG: 3 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- HA9 8QF: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Magnet Road · Westlake Road · Poplar View · Second Avenue · Strathcona Road · First Avenue · Bell Lane · Third Avenue · Loweswater Close · Eskdale Close · Osram Road · Tilling Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.