Wembley Park is a vibrant district in the borough of Brent in North West London, approximately 7.5 miles northwest of Charing Cross. It has been the location of a series of iconic events, including the final of the 1966 World Cup, Live Aid, and a 1988 concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday.
Wembley Park occupies a relatively central position in the borough of Brent and is nestled between Sudbury, Wembley, Stonebridge Park, Willesden, and Neasden. In 2021, the average property in Wembley Park sold for £506,981. Wembley Park properties are generally more affordable than those in nearby Sudbury, however they are typically more expensive than the average property in Neasden, Wembley and Stonebridge Park.
Flats and apartments were the most common type of property sold in the area, fetching an average price of £363,992. The area's terraced properties reached £555,211 on average, while the average price for a semi-detached property was slightly higher as £582,514.
Overall, property prices in Wembley Park increased by 6% from the 2020 average, and are 9% higher than the peak seen in 2017 where the average property sold for £467,043.
What is living in Wembley Park like?
Wembley Park is widely regarded as the urban heart of both the Borough of Brent and North West London as a whole. If you haven't visited the area in a while, this statement might be somewhat confusing. However, it is now very different to the acres upon acres of car parking space that used to stretch across the area.
Today, Wembley Park is a creative, vibrant and bustling district with a myriad of things to see, do and experience all year round. It is now a place when people live, work and play, and its popularity is increasing year on year.
Wembley Park is an exceptional combination of old and new, with modern facilities merging seamlessly with iconic structures like the empire pool, which was originally build in 1934 and has since been renovated to become the SSE Arena. Other important cultural venues in the area include the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, which hosts a program of theatrical productions and art installations.
A lot of care and investment has been put into the area, which now boasts small parks and beautiful tree-lined streets offering a sense of tranquillity in the middle of a big city. Plus this excellently located district benefits from easy access to an array of travel hubs across London, including Waterloo, King's Cross St Pancras, and Paddington.
Living in Wembley Park pros and cons
Pro: There's plenty to see and do
From big global names to independent retailers offering an array of products and services, there's something for everyone who is looking to enjoy a bit of retail therapy or personal-care and pampering.
Boxpark Wembley is home to more than 20 food vendors specialising in cuisine from across the world, as well as virtual reality experiences that need to be seen to be believed. There are cafés, restaurants and bars peppered throughout Wembley Park, offering an array of choice to suit all palates.
Con: On-going construction work
As development in the area is on-going, some disruption from construction work is to be expected for some time. To give you an idea of the scale of development here, 3,000 homes have currently been completed and there is a view to build a further 8,500 before 2027.
Pro: Excellent transport links to the rest of the city and beyond
As well as Wembley Park Station, which is positioned on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, the area also benefits from Wembley Stadium Station, which is on the Chiltern Main Line. As such, Wembley Park residents can reach the likes of Birmingham, High Wycombe, Solihull and Leamington Spa, as well as Stanmore, West Hampstead, Bond Street, Camden, London Bridge, Canary Wharf, Baker Street, King's Cross St. Pancras, and Stratford.
In terms of travel times, Marylebone is just nine minutes away and it's possible to be at Baker Street in a little over 10 minutes. Bus connections across Wembley Park are also excellent, including the 297 from Ealing Broadway to Willesden, and the number 83 which runs from Golders Green to Alperton.
Further transport development in the future is possible, as the proposed West London Orbital line would stop at Wembley Park station, connecting the area with Brent Cross and Surbiton. Furthermore, proposals to introduce a new bus service from Wembley Park, connecting it with North Acton in West London are under consideration.
The area also benefits from sitting just outside the expanded ULEZ zone, which means drivers won't need to pay the £12.50 per day charge to use vehicles that do not meet emissions standards, so long as you don't enter the zone.
Pro: Home to some of London's best rental properties
From studio apartments to incredibly spacious four-bedroom flats, Wembley Park is known for its variety of high-quality rental properties. Several thousand new apartments have already been constructed and current plans are to increase this selection by more than 8,000.
Is Wembley Park a safe place to live?
Wembley Park is part of the Tokyngton area, which recorded 3,364 incidents between January 2020 and December 2021. There were 1,056 reports of violent crime, 754 cases of theft, and 358 vehicle offences.
Reported crime reached a peak in July 2021, when there were 273 cases recorded in a four-week period. In December 2021, there were 146 reports down from 183 the previous month.
It is worth noting that Wembley Park occupies just part of this slightly larger area, which also includes Stonebridge Park. However, in November 2021, Metropolitan Police statistics show that there were 11 crimes recorded per 1,000 residents, which is higher than the 8 crimes per 1,000 residents recorded across the borough of Brent and the wider London area. During this period, the area around the SSE Wembley arena was a hot spot for incidents of both harassment and violent crime, which is categorised as assault causing injury.
Which celebrities live in Wembley Park?
As well as seeing an array of famous sporting and musical faces walking its streets before playing a show or competing in a sport at the arena, Wembley Park has been home to a surprising number of well-known people over the years.
Some of the area's notable residents include landscape designer Humphry Repton, railway entrepreneur and MP Sir Edward Watkin and architect Maxwell Ayrton. The Who's Keith Moon also lived in the area, as did the British rapper Lady Sovereign.
Things to consider when moving to Wembley Park
As one of the newest areas of development in London, this fresh and up-coming community is somewhere that new residents have the chance to help shape into something very special. It is also one of the more affordable areas in the city, which means that it is piquing the interest of a wide variety of different people from various walks of life.
In terms of property, Wembley Park is known for its modern apartment blocks, with high-quality facilities and amenities. The apartments within these blocks range from compact studio spaces ideal for young professionals to multi-bedroom apartments designed to suit modern family life. For families who do decide that Wembley Park will make a good base, there are several notable schools within a one mile radius. These include St Joseph RC Junior School, Michaela Community School and Ark Academy, all of which have been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.