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St John's Wood South

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About

St John's Wood South is a residential neighbourhood bordered by Regent's Park to the east and Maida Vale to the west. The area is characterised by wide, tree-lined streets and a mix of mansion blocks, white stucco terraces, and modern apartment buildings. Its layout is orderly and quiet, with a notable absence of through traffic contributing to its subdued atmosphere.

The area is closely associated with the Lord's Cricket Ground, whose distinctive Victorian pavilion and media centre are local landmarks. Residential life centres around local high streets offering everyday shops and cafes, with the Regent's Canal providing a green corridor for walking along its southern edge.

Area overview

On average St John's Wood South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year. There are 1 schools in St John's Wood South: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. St John's Wood South is home to around 7,703 people, with a population density of about 11,101.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

St John's Wood South Population
7,703
Population density
11,101 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.17(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.12(-35%)
Other theft
10.65(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.53(-20%)
Theft from the person
5.97(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,052
26.65%
British
1,830
23.77%
Indian
674
8.75%
Other
533
6.92%
Arab
530
6.88%
Total population: 7,700

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,220
62.74%
No qualifications
829
12.33%
Level 3 (A level)
697
10.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
392
5.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
290
4.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,755
45.48%
Owns outright
698
18.09%
Social rents from council
406
10.52%
Owns with a mortgage
398
10.31%
Other social rented
391
10.13%
Total households: 3,859

Property prices in St John's Wood South

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £735,000 in St John's Wood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,000 up to £9,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St John's Wood South 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 St John's Wood South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£8,325,000£14,082
Flats47£725,000£10,507
Semi-Detached2£4,412,500£16,636

10 years median price trend in St John's Wood South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's Wood South.

All postcodes in St John's Wood South

NW89HN

Grove End Road

NW89SY

Wellington Road

NW88UN

North Bank

NW89HP

Grove End Road

NW89AA

Abbey Road

NW89NN

Grove End Road

NW89JG

Circus Road

NW87JS

Park Road

NW87RH

Park Road

W91SP

Maida Vale

NW89JE

Cavendish Avenue

NW87ES

Lodge Road

NW88UB

Pollitt Drive

NW87HQ

St Johns Wood Road

NW87NS

Cochrane Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.