Postcode NW8 8QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey Road ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the St John's Wood South area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year. The nearest station is Warwick Avenue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
St John's Wood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,420 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
St John's Wood South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from NW8 8QJ.
St John's Wood South near NW8 8QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warwick Avenue located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Warwick Avenue |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Maida Vale | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Maida Vale |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £890,000 in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £12,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £5,950,000 |
| Flats | 92 | £740,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £6,400,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £2,189,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey Road
In the NW8 8QJ postcode area, located within St John's Wood South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 8QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wood Food & Wine | Hamilton Close, Westminster, NW8 8QX | Walking directions to Wood Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Food & Wine | Scott Ellis Gardens, Westminster, NW8 9HG | Walking directions to Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21-29 Clifton Road, London, W9 1SY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | 466-490 Edgware Road, London, W2 1EJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Al-Sultan | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 1AH | Walking directions to Al-Sultan |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.