Postcode NW8 8BG is located in a major urban area, within the Church Street ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Church Street area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Church Street is £48,971 per year. The nearest station is Edgware Road (Bakerloo), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Church Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Church Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Church Street is £48,971 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from NW8 8BG.
Church Street near NW8 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Marylebone | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Marylebone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £542,250 (about £767 per square foot) in Church Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £248,600 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,321,500 | £788 |
| Flats | 17 | £525,000 | £767 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £520,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £505,000 |
| 2019 | £610,000 |
| 2020 | £660,000 |
| 2021 | £547,500 |
| 2022 | £808,500 |
| 2023 | £1,000,000 |
| 2024 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | £495,000 |
| 2026 | £617,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £763 |
| 2017 | £833 |
| 2018 | £1,053 |
| 2019 | £888 |
| 2020 | £900 |
| 2021 | £896 |
| 2022 | £951 |
| 2023 | £1,394 |
| 2024 | £933 |
| 2025 | £866 |
| 2026 | £788 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 8BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 20, Eden House, 89, Church Street, London, NW8 8HN | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Eden House, 89, Church Street, London, NW8 8HN | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 105, Broadley Street, London, NW8 8BA | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 117, Broadley Street, London, NW8 8BA | Terraced | Freehold | £965,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 3 - 5, Bell Street, London, NW1 5BY | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the NW8 8BG postcode area, located within Church Street, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barakah Bazaar | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PW | Walking directions to Barakah Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Sindbad | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PT | Walking directions to Sindbad |
| 0.1 mi | Blue Shop | Broadley Street, Westminster, NW8 8AT | Walking directions to Blue Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Great Nile | Broadley Street, Westminster, NW8 8BD | Walking directions to Great Nile |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 94 Church Street, London, NW8 8EX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW8 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Aziz Toki
Church Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Aicha Less
Church Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Fiona Parker
Church Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Georgia Gould
Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW8 8BG records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NW8 8BG in Church Street is £542,250 (about £767 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW8 8BG, including Ark King Solomon Academy (Outstanding), Portman Early Childhood Centre (Outstanding) and Gateway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 8BG is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) in TfL zone 1, about 193 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
NW8 8BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering NW8 8BG is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abdul Aziz Toki (Labour Party), Aicha Less (Labour Party) and Fiona Parker (Labour Party).