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NW8 9DT

Abercorn Place

Abbey Road

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Detailed insights for NW8 9DT

Overview

Postcode NW8 9DT 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year. The nearest station is St. Johns Wood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

St John's Wood South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

St John's Wood South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St John's Wood South is £67,862 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW8 9DT.

Flood risk

No risk

St John's Wood South near NW8 9DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is St. Johns Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW8 9DT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

St. Johns Wood

Jubilee

Walking directions to St. Johns Wood
0.3 mi

2

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale
0.6 mi

2

South Hampstead

Overground

Walking directions to South Hampstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW8 9DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.5 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.5 miSt. John's Wood Church GroundsSmallWalking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
41,454.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.03(-33%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.2(-80%)
Theft from the person
5.63(-40%)
Other theft
3.94(-66%)
Vehicle crime
3.38(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
91
40.44%
British
53
23.56%
Other Asian
13
5.78%
Arab
13
5.78%
Indian
11
4.89%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
77.98%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.13%
No qualifications
6
2.75%
Apprenticeship
6
2.75%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
110
69.62%
Owns outright
18
11.39%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.49%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.96%
Other social rented
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Abbey Road

Median price£950,000
Price per sq ft£1,011
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£503K – £2.2M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£5,700,000£1,589
Detached4£4,575,000£1,285
Terraced12£3,307,500£1,494
Flats78£717,500£970

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 9DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 9DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026Flat 77, 29, Abercorn Place, London, NW8 9DTFlatsLeasehold£368,000
30 May 2025Flat 159, 29, Abercorn Place, London, NW8 9DUFlatsLeasehold£500,000
19 Aug 202518A, Abercorn Place, London, NW8 9XPFlatsLeasehold£1,830,000
18 Nov 202515A, Abbey Road, London, NW8 9APFlatsLeasehold£640,000
28 Mar 2025Flat J, 11, Abbey Road, London, NW8 9APFlatsLeasehold£745,000

Schools

In the NW8 9DT postcode area, located within St John's Wood South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW8 9DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableAbercorn SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableArnold House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe American School in LondonOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 9DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW8 9DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner Shop11 Nugent Terrace, London, NW8 9QBWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.3 miZappFinchley Road, Westminster, NW8 6EBWalking directions to Zapp
0.3 miElgin MarketElgin Avenue, Westminster, W9 1QRWalking directions to Elgin Market
0.3 mizappFinchley Road, Westminster, NW8 6EHWalking directions to zapp
0.3 miLocal SupermarketElgin Avenue, Westminster, W9 1JSWalking directions to Local Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW8 9DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Emma Sargent

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Festus Kehinde Akinbusoye

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hannah Rebecca Galley

Abbey Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardAbbey RoadE05013792
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St John's Wood SouthE02000962
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 003AE01004651
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW8 9DT

Is NW8 9DT (St John's Wood South) safe?

The area around NW8 9DT records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NW8 9DT?

The median sale price around NW8 9DT in St John's Wood South is £950,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW8 9DT?

There are 20 schools close to NW8 9DT, including Abercorn School, Arnold House School and The American School in London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW8 9DT?

The closest station to NW8 9DT is St. Johns Wood in TfL zone 2, about 453 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW8 9DT?

NW8 9DT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW8 9DT (St John's Wood South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering NW8 9DT 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).