Postcode NW8 9BF 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 North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St John's Wood North is £91,893 per year. The nearest station is St. Johns Wood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. John's Wood Church Grounds.
St John's Wood North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
St John's Wood North has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St John's Wood North is £91,893 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from NW8 9BF.
St John's Wood North near NW8 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St. Johns Wood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Maida Vale | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Maida Vale |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. John's Wood Church Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Violet Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Violet Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School | Small | Walking directions to Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £950,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £16,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £5,700,000 | £1,589 |
| Detached | 4 | £4,575,000 | £1,285 |
| Terraced | 12 | £3,307,500 | £1,494 |
| Flats | 78 | £717,500 | £970 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,305,750 | £797,500 | £2,450,500 | £3,587,500 |
| 2017 | £10,025,433 | £750,000 | £4,465,000 | £3,820,000 |
| 2018 | £9,244,534 | £715,000 | £4,400,000 | £3,417,500 |
| 2019 | £4,850,000 | £690,000 | £3,000,000 | £2,730,000 |
| 2020 | £6,500,000 | £717,500 | £5,025,000 | £3,575,000 |
| 2021 | £6,275,000 | £700,000 | £4,425,000 | £3,187,500 |
| 2022 | £6,550,000 | £733,750 | £4,250,000 | £4,150,000 |
| 2023 | £6,500,000 | £725,000 | £6,450,000 | £3,825,000 |
| 2024 | £6,725,000 | £661,000 | £4,450,000 | £3,250,000 |
| 2025 | £4,150,000 | £751,250 | £5,700,000 | £3,460,000 |
| 2026 | £8,325,000 | £592,500 | £10,725,000 | £2,910,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £657 | £1,037 | £566 | £1,387 |
| 2017 | £1,542 | £1,100 | £1,594 | £1,582 |
| 2018 | £1,932 | £1,045 | £1,557 | £1,379 |
| 2019 | £1,603 | £1,051 | £1,036 | £1,235 |
| 2020 | £1,460 | £993 | £1,688 | £1,332 |
| 2021 | £1,722 | £991 | £1,626 | £1,521 |
| 2022 | £1,663 | £1,049 | £1,659 | £1,449 |
| 2023 | £1,899 | £990 | £1,714 | £1,441 |
| 2024 | £1,889 | £988 | £1,629 | £1,548 |
| 2025 | £1,627 | £981 | £1,720 | £1,456 |
| 2026 | £1,308 | £960 | £2,085 | £1,250 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 9BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 51, Wellington Court, 55 - 67, Wellington Road, London, NW8 9TB | Flats | Leasehold | £1,561,000 | |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Penthouse A, Wellington Court 55-67, Wellington Road, London, NW8 9TB | Flats | Leasehold | £935,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 49, Wellington Court, 55 - 67, Wellington Road, London, NW8 9TB | Flats | Leasehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Flat 18, Elgood House, Wellington Road, London, NW8 9TG | Flats | Leasehold | £616,401 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 26, Boyton House, Wellington Road, London, NW8 9TH | Flats | Leasehold | £732,000 |
In the NW8 9BF postcode area, located within St John's Wood North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 9BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Panzer's Delicatessen | Circus Road, Westminster, NW8 6PB | Walking directions to Panzer's Delicatessen |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Wellington Road, Westminster, NW8 9SL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 6-14 Circus Road, London, NW8 6PG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | St Johns Wood General Store | St John's Wood High Street, Westminster, NW8 7NX | Walking directions to St Johns Wood General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Zapp | Finchley Road, Westminster, NW8 6EB | Walking directions to Zapp |
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 9BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Emma Sargent
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Rebecca Galley
Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW8 9BF records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NW8 9BF in St John's Wood North is £950,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW8 9BF, including The American School in London, Arnold House School and Barrow Hill Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 9BF is St. Johns Wood in TfL zone 2, about 182 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW8 9BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering NW8 9BF is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Emma Sargent (Conservative and Unionist Party), Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hannah Rebecca Galley (Conservative and Unionist Party).