Postcode NW8 8HZ 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 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 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 2,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Church Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.7% 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 8HZ.
Church Street near NW8 8HZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Marylebone | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Marylebone |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | St. John's Wood Church Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds |
| 0.2 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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 8HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | Flat 307, Belvedere Heights, 199, Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £551,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 147, Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8EB | Flats | Leasehold | £542,250 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 29, Wycombe House, 9, Bernhardt Crescent, London, NW8 8AX | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 29, Wycombe House, 9, Bernhardt Crescent, London, NW8 8AX | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 4, Jerome Crescent, London, NW8 8SB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,043,000 |
In the NW8 8HZ postcode area, located within Church Street, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Conteh Discount Convenience Store | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8EE | Walking directions to Conteh Discount Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costless Supermarket | Lilestone Street, Westminster, NW8 8SS | Walking directions to Costless Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sindbad | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PT | Walking directions to Sindbad |
| 0.2 mi | Barakah Bazaar | Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8PW | Walking directions to Barakah Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Blue Shop | Broadley Street, Westminster, NW8 8AT | Walking directions to Blue Shop |
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 8HZ, 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 8HZ records about 104 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 8HZ 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 8HZ, including Gateway Academy (Good), Portman Early Childhood Centre (Outstanding) and Abingdon House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 8HZ is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) in TfL zone 1, about 522 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
NW8 8HZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,336 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 8HZ 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).