Postcode NW8 8DB 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 very high crime levels, with around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Church Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Church Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW8 8DB.
Church Street near NW8 8DB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £546,625 (about £800 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 | 18 | £533,625 | £800 |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 8DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 7, Cotes House, Ashbridge Street, London, NW8 8DG | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 117B, Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UP | Flats | Leasehold | £785,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 119A, Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UP | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 3, Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EH | Other | Freehold | £27,500 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | Flat 153, Morris House, Salisbury Street, London, NW8 8QD | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the NW8 8DB 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 8DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blue Shop | Broadley Street, Westminster, NW8 8AT | Walking directions to Blue Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Conteh Discount Convenience Store | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8EE | Walking directions to Conteh Discount Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sindbad | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PT | Walking directions to Sindbad |
| 0.1 mi | Barakah Bazaar | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PW | Walking directions to Barakah Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Costless Supermarket | Lilestone Street, Westminster, NW8 8SS | Walking directions to Costless Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW8 8DB, 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 8DB records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8DB in Church Street is £546,625 (about £800 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW8 8DB, including Portman Early Childhood Centre (Outstanding), Gateway Academy (Good) and Abingdon House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 8DB is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) in TfL zone 1, about 328 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
NW8 8DB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,978 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 8DB 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).