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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

SchoolAgeLocation 
Salusbury  3-11Salusbury Road 
 Islamia 3-11 Islamic Schools Salusbury Road 
 St Luke’s CofE 3-11 Fernhead Road
 Christ Church CofE  3-11Clarence Road  
 The Kilburn Park School Foundation 3-11Malvern Road 
 Carlton Vale 3-11 Malvern Place
 St Mary’s RC 3-11 Canterbury Road
 Queen’s Park3-11  Droop Street

 

Comprehensive School

SchoolAgeLocation 
Queen’s Park Community School11-18Aylestone Avenue
St Augustine’s CofE   11-18  Oxford Road
 St George’s Catholic School 11-18 Lanark Road
Paddington Academy11-18Marylands Road

 

Private School

 SchoolAge Location 
Islamia Girls’School11-16 Girls schoolSalusbury Road
Brondesbury College 11-16 Boys' schoolBrondesbury Park
 Al-Sadiq  3-16 Girls' school Salusbury Road
 Al-Zahra 3-16Salusbury Road 
Naima Preparatory2-11 Jewish schoolAndover 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 RateTax 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

 

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Landlord Fees

Letting Only: - 12% (Inc VAT)

Management Only: 7.2% (Inc VAT)

Letting & Management: 19.2% (Inc VAT)

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Tenant Permitted Payments

Refundable Holding deposit: - Capped at 1 weeks rent

Security Deposit: Capped at 5 weeks rent for annual rental under £50,000, or 6 weeks rent for annual rental over £50,000

Rent: The agreed monthly rent

Changes to tenancy Capped at £50 inc VAT

Early termination charge: Not exceeding the landlord’s financial losses

Late payment of rent: Interest of 3% above BoE base rate for each day the rent is late, once it is 14 days overdue

Replacement keys: Reasonable costs or give the tenant the option to purchase themselves

Utilities, council tax, communication services, TV Licence etc: Tenants own responsibility unless otherwise stated in contract

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