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NW8 9EN

Grove End Road

Abbey Road

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Detailed insights for NW8 9EN

Overview

Postcode NW8 9EN 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 average crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. John's Wood Church Grounds.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1%
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 24,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

St John's Wood South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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 9EN.

Flood risk

No risk

St John's Wood South near NW8 9EN 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 9EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

St. Johns Wood

Jubilee

Walking directions to St. Johns Wood
0.4 mi

2

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale
0.6 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW8 9EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. John's Wood Church GroundsSmallWalking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds
0.5 miTresham GardensSmallWalking directions to Tresham Gardens
0.3 miViolet Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Violet Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
31,639.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
21.31(+86%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.13(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.88(+56%)
Theft from the person
6.51(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
76
39.79%
British
43
22.51%
Other Asian
19
9.95%
Indian
10
5.24%
Other
8
4.19%
Total population: 191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
69.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
8.64%
Level 3 (A level)
13
8.02%
No qualifications
12
7.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.7%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
60%
Owns outright
24
24%
Owns with a mortgage
8
8%
Other forms of private rent
7
7%
Other social rented
1
1%
Total households: 100

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 9EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 9EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026Flat 22, Grove Court, 24, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9ENFlatsLeasehold£530,000
06 Aug 2025Flat 12, Grove Court, 24, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9ENFlatsLeasehold£575,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 31, Grove Court, 24, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9EPFlatsLeasehold£1,040,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 405, Addison House, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9ELFlatsLeasehold£525,000
29 Apr 2025Flat 22, Circus Lodge, Circus Road, London, NW8 9JLFlatsLeasehold£735,000

Schools

In the NW8 9EN postcode area, located within St John's Wood South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW8 9EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAbercorn SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableArnold House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe American School in LondonOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW8 9EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisWellington Road, Westminster, NW8 9SLWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miFresh Food & Wine345 Scott Ellis Gardens, London, NW8 9HGWalking directions to Fresh Food & Wine
0.2 miThe Corner Shop11 Nugent Terrace, London, NW8 9QBWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miPanzer's DelicatessenCircus Road, Westminster, NW8 6PBWalking directions to Panzer's Delicatessen
0.2 miWood Food & WineHamilton Close, Westminster, NW8 8QXWalking directions to Wood Food & Wine

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 9EN, 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 003CE01004726
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW8 9EN

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

The area around NW8 9EN records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9EN?

The median sale price around NW8 9EN 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 9EN?

There are 20 schools close to NW8 9EN, 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 9EN?

The closest station to NW8 9EN is St. Johns Wood in TfL zone 2, about 474 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around NW8 9EN?

NW8 9EN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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