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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 £75,163 per year. The median sale price in Abbey Road is £990,000 (around £1,031 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £475,000 and £2,237,500. There are 1 schools in Abbey Road: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

Median price: £990,000
Price per sq ft: £1,031
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £475K – £2.2M

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £990,000 (about £1,031 per square foot) in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £17,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£6,800,000£1,452
Semi-Detached9£5,700,000£1,567
Terraced10£2,910,000£1,348
Flats71£725,000£973

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,305,750£797,500£2,450,500£3,587,500
2017£10,025,433£750,000£4,465,000£3,820,000
2018£9,244,534£715,000£4,400,000£3,417,500
2019£4,850,000£690,000£3,000,000£2,730,000
2020£6,500,000£717,500£5,025,000£3,575,000
2021£6,275,000£700,000£4,425,000£3,187,500
2022£6,550,000£733,750£4,250,000£4,150,000
2023£6,500,000£725,000£6,450,000£3,825,000
2024£6,725,000£661,000£4,450,000£3,250,000
2025£2,350,000£795,000£5,700,000£3,460,000
2026£9,850,000£700,000£10,700,000£2,910,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£657£1,037£566£1,387
2017£1,542£1,100£1,594£1,582
2018£1,932£1,045£1,557£1,379
2019£1,603£1,051£1,036£1,235
2020£1,460£993£1,688£1,332
2021£1,722£991£1,626£1,521
2022£1,663£1,049£1,659£1,449
2023£1,899£990£1,714£1,441
2024£1,889£988£1,629£1,548
2025£1,663£982£1,720£1,456
2026£1,452£975£1,858£1,250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Abbey Road ward.

Local councillors

Caroline Emma Sargent

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hannah Rebecca Galley

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative