Check the fixture list before you book the van
Nowhere else in London has this problem, so it is worth saying first.
Wembley Stadium and the arena next to it host events that bring tens of thousands of people into HA9 on a single afternoon. On those days the area operates under event day restrictions: roads closed or made one way, parking suspended across a wide radius, and traffic on Wembley Way, Olympic Way and the surrounding streets that has nothing to do with the residents trying to use them.
A removal van trying to park outside a flat near the stadium on a cup final Saturday is not a job that goes well.
Before you fix a moving date in HA9 or the surrounding streets, check what is on at the stadium and the arena. If your date is not movable, tell your removals company early so the crew can start earlier, plan a different approach, or use a smaller vehicle that can get closer.
Wembley is two different housing markets
The borough of Brent covers a lot of ground, and Wembley itself has changed dramatically in the last fifteen years.
Wembley Park and the new blocks. Thousands of new flats have been built around the stadium, much of it purpose built rental. These behave like every other new London development: a goods lift to book, a loading bay to reserve, a concierge to notify, delivery windows to observe, and sometimes a week of notice required. Ask the building manager before you book the crew, because the building sets the timetable, not you.
The older streets. Sudbury, Preston, Tokyngton and the roads off Ealing Road are largely interwar semis and terraces, many with driveways or at least reasonable street parking. Loft, garage and shed all in play, which means volume rather than access is the constraint.
The two produce very different jobs from the same postcode area, which is exactly why a survey matters more than a bedroom count. Our guide to what happens in a pre move survey covers what to show and what to ask.
Getting a van in and out
The North Circular. The A406 is the artery here, and it is slow at peak times in both directions. An early start is worth more in Wembley than in most places.
Ealing Road and the town centre. Narrow, busy with deliveries, and difficult for a large lorry. A shuttle vehicle is sometimes the practical answer.
Parking restrictions. Much of the area around the stadium is subject to controlled parking, and event day rules override normal ones. Where a bay suspension is needed, apply to Brent Council in advance and mention the date, because the council will know what is on.
Height and access at the new developments. Some underground car parks and service areas have height barriers that a Luton will not clear. Worth checking before the day rather than discovering it at the barrier.
What you may need
Wembley removals for a whole property, priced on volume and access after a survey, with dismantling, wrapping, transport and reassembly.
Wembley man and van for a flat, a single room or a few items, charged hourly. Our guide to how a man and van booking works explains where the line falls.
Wembley packing services, full or partial, with materials delivered to your door.
Wembley storage, containers collected from your address and returned wherever you choose. Useful in the new blocks, where flats are efficient and storage space is minimal.
Wembley handyman for dismantling, reassembly, shelves, blinds and the small jobs that decide whether a deposit comes back whole.
Renting in the new developments
A large share of Wembley Park is purpose built rental, which changes a few practical things.
Check in and check out are formal. Professional inventories, detailed photographs and clear standards. That works in your favour if you document everything yourself as well, on the day you arrive.
Moving in and out has rules. Designated lifts, protective coverings, permitted hours, sometimes a deposit against damage to communal areas. Get the building's move in pack before you book anything.
Storage space is limited by design. These are efficient flats. Bikes, sports equipment, seasonal gear and anything you use a few times a year have nowhere obvious to live, which is why container storage is popular in the area.
Beyond Wembley
The same service runs across the surrounding areas, so a move within or out of Brent is one job: Alperton, Neasden, Brent, Brent Park, Ealing, Greenford, Northolt, Hendon, Golders Green, Edgware, Stanmore, Mill Hill, Shepherds Bush and White City.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move house in Wembley on an event day? It is possible but avoid it if you can. Stadium and arena events bring road closures, parking suspensions and heavy traffic across a wide area around HA9. Check the fixture and event calendar before fixing a date, and tell your removals company if the date cannot move.
Do I need to book a lift to move into a Wembley Park flat? Usually, yes. New developments generally require the goods lift to be booked, the loading bay reserved and the building notified in advance, sometimes a week ahead. Ask for the building's move in procedure before booking a crew.
How much does a removal in Wembley cost? It depends on volume and access rather than the postcode. A flat in a new block with a booked lift is a different job from a semi in Sudbury with a loft and a garage, even at the same number of bedrooms.
Do I need a parking suspension? Often around the stadium and the town centre, less so on the older residential streets. Apply to Brent Council in advance, and mention your date so any event day restrictions are picked up.
Is there much storage space in the new Wembley flats? Not really. They are designed efficiently, so bikes, sports kit and seasonal items often have nowhere to go. Container storage collected from your door is the usual solution.
Which areas around Wembley do you cover? All of them, including Alperton, Neasden, Ealing, Greenford, Northolt, Hendon, Edgware, Stanmore and every other London postcode.
Talk to us
RMV Storage & Removals has moved households across London for over fifteen years, with house and office removals, man and van work, packing services and materials, handyman jobs and container storage delivered to your door, across every area we cover.
Tell us the postcode, the floor, whether there is a lift and what date you have in mind, and we will tell you straight away if the stadium calendar is going to be a problem. Get in touch.
Written by Riki Migliori, Director at RMV Storage & Removals. Originally published November 2017. Fully reviewed and updated summer 2026.