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About

Abbey Road ward encompasses a primarily residential neighbourhood in northwest Westminster. The area is characterised by terraced housing and low-rise apartment blocks, with several small garden squares providing green space. Its commercial activity is centred along local high streets like Abbey Road and Boundary Road, which host independent shops, cafes, and essential services. The ward is bordered by the Regent's Canal to the north, adding a distinct linear waterway feature to the local geography.

The ward's name is famously associated with the nearby EMI recording studios and the iconic zebra crossing, which attracts visitors from around the world. Despite this global recognition, the immediate area retains a settled, community-focused atmosphere. It contains a mix of educational institutions, places of worship, and health facilities serving local residents. Transport links include several London Underground stations, connecting the ward directly to the West End and the City.

Area overview

On average Abbey Road has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Road is £75,103 per year. There are 2 schools in Abbey Road: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Abbey Road is home to around 13,043 people, with a population density of about 10,801.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Abbey Road Population
13,043
Population density
10,801.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.2(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.15(-19%)
Vehicle crime
12.5(+33%)
Other theft
11.73(+3%)
Burglary
8.59(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,671
28.14%
Other White
3,653
28%
Indian
867
6.65%
Other
867
6.65%
Other Asian
840
6.44%
Total population: 13,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,139
64.74%
No qualifications
1,227
11.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,156
10.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
5.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
3.64%
Total 16+ residents: 11,028

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,729
44.85%
Owns outright
1,355
22.27%
Owns with a mortgage
836
13.74%
Social rents from council
506
8.32%
Other social rented
339
5.57%
Total households: 6,085

Property prices in Abbey Road

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £880,000 (about £10,882 per square metre) in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £10,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£4,575,000£13,829
Flats81£710,000£10,435
Semi-Detached10£5,925,000£17,256
Terraced10£3,307,500£16,018

10 years median price trend in Abbey Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Road.

Frequently asked questions about Abbey Road

Is Abbey Road safe?

Abbey Road records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abbey Road?

The median sale price in Abbey Road is £880,000 (about £10,882 per square metre) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abbey Road?

Abbey Road has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Abbey Road?

Abbey Road scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abbey Road sits around rank 23,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abbey Road?

The average household income in Abbey Road is around £75,103 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Abbey Road?

Abbey Road is represented by 3 elected councillors: Caroline Emma Sargent (Conservative and Unionist Party), Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hannah Rebecca Galley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Abbey Road

NW80RE

Belgrave Gardens

NW86NS

Boundary Road

NW80JR

Clifton Hill

NW89LY

Grove End Road

NW88JR

Aberdeen Place

NW89JD

Cavendish Avenue

NW89UL

Hamilton Terrace

NW88UA

Pollitt Drive

W91PS

Maida Vale

NW86NB

The Marlowes

NW89PS

Garden Road

NW89DR

Abercorn Place

NW89BP

Grove End Road

NW88JT

Cunningham Place

NW88QJ

St Johns Wood Road

NW89PX

Hamilton Gardens

NW89LA

Grove End Road

NW80JN

Clifton Hill

NW88JH

Northwick Close

NW88QN

Abbey Road

NW89JY

Elm Tree Road

NW80JB

Boundary Road

NW89DE

Grove End Road

NW65JU

Greville Place

NW89NY

Hall Road

NW80NU

Finchley Road

NW80LJ

Langford Place

NW89BH

Aubrey Place

NW89QS

Hamilton Terrace

NW80LX

Blenheim Road

NW89LD

Grove End Road

NW86QR

St Johns Wood Park

NW88JJ

Northwick Terrace

NW65JL

Greville Road

NW80LT

Loudoun Road

NW89ND

Grove End Road

NW80NW

Finchley Road

NW89JH

Circus Road

NW89DX

Abercorn Place

NW80LB

Regents Mews

NW80NE

Loudoun Road

NW89PY

Alma Square

NW80ND

Loudoun Road

NW89QA

Alma Square

NW80EL

Carlton Hill

NW89DU

Abercorn Place

NW88JF

Pollitt Drive

NW88HS

Northwick Terrace

NW80NB

Loudoun Road

W91RL

Maida Vale

NW89DT

Abercorn Place

W91TE

Maida Vale

NW89RS

Scott Ellis Gardens

NW80EH

Blenheim Terrace

W91TH

Maida Vale

NW89PB

Hall Road

NW80RF

Rutland Mews

NW89DP

Abbey Road

W91TQ

Maida Vale

NW88HT

Northwick Terrace

NW88JD

Northwick Terrace

NW80AA

Abbey Road

NW89DN

Abbey Road

NW65JN

Greville Place

NW89QR

Hamilton Terrace

NW89QE

Hill Road

NW80RG

Boundary Road

NW89HJ

St Johns Wood Road

NW89SB

Grove End Road

NW89AT

Abbey Gardens

NW65JH

Greville Place

NW80LN

Langford Close

NW89PA

Hall Road

NW65JJ

Greville Road

NW89DS

Abercorn Place

NW88RE

St Johns Wood Road

NW88HU

Clifton Court

NW88QZ

Wellington Road

NW89QH

Hill Road

NW89JN

Circus Road

NW80EP

Carlton Hill

NW89LU

Grove End Road

NW89QY

Hamilton Terrace

NW80NJ

Carlton Hill

NW80NN

Marlborough Hill

NW89JX

Elm Tree Road

W91RP

Maida Vale

NW89LS

Grove End Road

NW89QX

Hamilton Terrace

NW89BW

Abbey Road

NW89AB

Abbey Road

NW80JA

Boundary Road

NW80QN

Springfield Road

NW89RB

Hall Road

NW65JT

Greville Place

NW88QX

St Johns Wood Road

NW80NA

Loudoun Road

NW89EL

Grove End Road

NW86QP

St Johns Wood Park

NW89PP

Garden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.