Queen's Park - Victorian Historic Area
Queen’s Park, a green belt area in the central London, intersects with different municipalities, which is built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria I's reign.
Queen's Park - Region Background and Development
Gone are the days, Queen's Park was a stronghold for the lower middle class at the end of the Victorian era. Most of the residents in this area were Irish and African-Caribbean immigrants.
As time changes, the housing prices in Queen's Park have grown exponentially, attracting many white-collar office workers, young families and first-time buyers.
Queen's Park - Location and Traffic
Queen's Park is located in Northwest London zone2, between London Borough of Brent and City of Westminster.
The traffic transport in Queen’s Park is very convenient, there are many stations near Overground and tube stations. The nearest subway stations are Queen’s Park and Kensal Green on the Bakerloo line; and Queen’s Park, Brondesbury, Kilburn and Kensal Green on the Overground, which can go to the major stations Euston and Clapham Junction.
The following is a list of stations near Queen's Park in Queen's Park:
Queen's Park - Life and Recreation
Queen’s Park
Don't miss the treasure landmark which is the source of the name of this area - Queen’s Park. This 12-hectare park not only has a variety of sports venues, but also has its own small zoo, which is suitable for the whole family or friends to go out together.
Mind the Game
Mind The Game offers a unique escape room game experience whereby Teams of 2-5 people need to get out of a Professors study within 60 minutes by solving puzzles, riddles, hints and mysteries. It requires observation, teamwork, creativity, communication and courage. An excellent team-building exercise or a fun activity for couples, families and friends.
Bob’s Café
Bob’s Café is an all-day bistro, from breakfast to late night steak fries and cocktails. The interior's feature tile accents, hanging greenery and vibrant flowers make it a popular weekend brunch spot for nearby residents. From homemade burgers to healthy salads, there's always something for you from morning to night.
There are so many delicious and fun places in Queen’s Park!
Queen's Park - Local Education
According to Ofsted, an authoritative office for standards in education in the UK, in the Queen's Park area there are:
Primary School
School | Age | Location |
Salusbury | 3-11 | Salusbury Road |
Islamia | 3-11 Islamic Schools | Salusbury Road |
St Luke’s CofE | 3-11 | Fernhead Road |
Christ Church CofE | 3-11 | Clarence Road |
The Kilburn Park School Foundation | 3-11 | Malvern Road |
Carlton Vale | 3-11 | Malvern Place |
St Mary’s RC | 3-11 | Canterbury Road |
Queen’s Park | 3-11 | Droop Street |
Comprehensive School
School | Age | Location |
Queen’s Park Community School | 11-18 | Aylestone Avenue |
St Augustine’s CofE | 11-18 | Oxford Road |
St George’s Catholic School | 11-18 | Lanark Road |
Paddington Academy | 11-18 | Marylands Road |
Private School
School | Age | Location |
Islamia Girls’School | 11-16 Girls school | Salusbury Road |
Brondesbury College | 11-16 Boys' school | Brondesbury Park |
Al-Sadiq | 3-16 Girls' school | Salusbury Road |
Al-Zahra | 3-16 | Salusbury Road |
Naima Preparatory | 2-11 Jewish school | Andover Place |
Queen's Park - Property Market
Let's take a look at the housing prices in Queen's Park!
Next, let's look at more detailed statistics about the average price of buying and renting a house:
The postcode of Queen’s Park is mainly NW6, and some NW10 and W10. There are not only many Victorian and Edwardian classic houses in this area, but also many construction projects that are now in full swing! The most expensive street is Chevening Road, full of Edwardian houses!
In addition, many three-storey Victorian houses on Fernhead Road, Ashmore Road, Portnall Road and Bravington Road have been converted into downsizers, attracting first-time buyers.
Most of the residents here are white-collar office workers and small families who can afford high housing prices. In addition, they are also loved by many music, media and artists.
First-time homebuyers can find desirable lower-priced homes south of Queen’s Park or north of Maida Vale.
Queen's Park - Council Tax
Council Tax is a tax that you have to pay every month whether you buy or rent a house. It can be classified as a necessary fixed cost, so check the Council Tax in the area before buying or renting a house:
Council Rate | Tax Pay |
Brand A | £520.19 |
Brand B | £606.89 |
Brand C | £693.58 |
Brand D | £780.28 |
Brand E | £953.67 |
Brand F | £1,127.07 |
Brand G | £1,300.47 |
Brand H | £1,560.56 |