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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Preston is a small locality in northwest London. It forms part of the London Borough of Brent and the northern part of Wembley. It is a residential suburb containing Preston Road Station with some stores on either side. The area to the station’s north is covered under the HA3 postcode and is, along with the area around South Kenton station to the west, normally considered part of Kenton. “

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Other neighbourhoods near Preston

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Tokyngton See the guide here
Wembley See the guide here
Wembley Central See the guide here
Sudbury Hill See the guide here
Sudbury See the guide here
Wembley Park See the guide here
North Wembley See the guide here
Neasden See the guide here
Northwick Park See the guide here
Harrow See the guide here
Kenton See the guide here
Kingsbury See the guide here
Queensbury See the guide here
Wealdstone See the guide here
Tokyngton See the guide here
Wembley See the guide here
Wembley Central See the guide here
Sudbury Hill See the guide here
Sudbury See the guide here
Wembley Park See the guide here
North Wembley See the guide here
Neasden See the guide here
Northwick Park See the guide here
Harrow See the guide here
Kenton See the guide here
Kingsbury See the guide here
Queensbury See the guide here
Wealdstone See the guide here

What type of amenities may you need in Preston?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Preston name before moving in the neighbourhood.

What schools are in the area of Preston?

Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Preston

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Abbey Kempo DojoWembley, Preston Road, Wembley.51
Kumon Maths & English72A The Avenue, Wembley510
Montessori by Busy Bees Kenton120 Preston Hill, Harrow3.923
Preston Park Primary SchoolCollege Road, Wembley4.319
Mount Stewart Junior SchoolCarlisle Gardens, Mount Stewart Avenue, Harrow3.54
Mount Stewart Infant SchoolCarlisle Gardens, Mount Stewart Avenue, Harrow4.73
Preston Road Multicultural Nursery School114 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley4.73
John Billam Resource CentreWoodcock Hill, HarrowN/AN/A
Harmony Montessori Nursery SchoolPark Cricket Pavilion, Preston, Montpelier Rise, Wembley52
Buckingham Montessori School309 Preston Road, Harrow59
Future Stars Nursery157 Preston Road, Wembley4.864
WembleyThirlmere Gardens, WembleyN/AN/A
Preston Manor Lower Schooloff Princess Avenue, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley32
Strathcona Day CentreStrathcona Road, WembleyN/AN/A
little ones schoolRegal Way, HarrowN/AN/A
Windermere nurseryWindermere Avenue, WembleyN/AN/A
Roe Green Strathcona SchoolStrathcona Road, Wembley4.33
Baseline Educational ServicesBelvedere Way, LondonN/AN/A
msi580AMD85 Pempath Place, WembleyN/AN/A
Byron Court Primary SchoolSpencer Road, Wembley4.125

In Preston, what tube and train stations are nearby?

We assembled the train and tube stations of Preston in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
South KentonWindermere Avenue4.423
Preston RoadWembley, Harrow4.454

Post offices in and around the area of Preston

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Preston Road Post Office267-269 Preston Road, Harrow1.984
Windermere Avenue Post Office126 Windermere Avenue, Wembley2.224

How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Preston?

Preston has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Birchwood Grove Preston HillLondonN/AN/A

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Preston?

There are always activities happening in lively Preston. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Preston page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Preston snapshot.

Estate agents in Preston

If our guide on Preston caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.

Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Preston.

In Preston, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Preston? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Preston to help you decide to move in there.

Pubs in the region

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Preston. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Preston.

We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!

Gyms in Preston

While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Preston might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Museums & Galleries in the area

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Preston, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Are the restaurants in Preston any good?

The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Preston, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Preston161 Preston Road, London4.31534
Domino’s Pizza – London – Preston Road218 Preston Road, London, Wembley4.3144
Wings294 Preston Road, Harrow4.3260
Kenton Spice112 Windermere Avenue, Wembley4.395
CLS Airline Supplies Limited2.16, Wembley Commercial Center, East Lane, North Wembley, Middlesex4.3N/A
Shiv Shakti Foods314 Preston Road, Harrow4.396
Club 182182-184 Preston Road, Wembley4.3380
Tasty Garden316 Preston Road, Harrow4.392
Blue Oyster190 Preston Road, Wembley4.3411
Fancy Chicken ‘N’ Pizza228, 226 Preston Road, Wembley4.3154
Subway207 Preston Road, London, Wembley4.351
Top Taste269A Preston Road, Harrow4.317
Boston Peri Peri Chicken263 Preston Road, Harrow4.3141
Shafina Sweets and Savouries282 Preston Road, Wembley, Harrow4.3N/A
Gusto (Italian Restaurant)272 Preston Road, Harrow4.3164
Preston Kebab House Wembley249 Preston Road, Wembley, Harrow4.3100
Restaurant Romanesc ‘La Vanea’237 Preston Road, Wembley4.322
2pl Dragon Chinese224 Preston Road, Wembley4.3100
Maeme’s Wembley222 Preston Road, Wembley4.3295
Spice n Bites222 Elmstead Avenue, Preston Road, Wembley4.31

What supermarkets are there?

Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Preston. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Parks and green spaces in Preston

One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Preston offers room to roam.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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