Postcode NW8 9RU 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 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St John's Wood South is £67,100 per year. The nearest station is Maida Vale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.3% 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 of residents in St John's Wood South is £67,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from NW8 9RU.
St John's Wood South near NW8 9RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maida Vale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Maida Vale | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Maida Vale |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Warwick Avenue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.3 mi | St. John's Wood Church Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Tresham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tresham Gardens |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £875,000 in Abbey Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £14,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £6,375,000 |
| Flats | 105 | £698,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £5,375,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £3,280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey Road
In the NW8 9RU 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 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Food & Wine | Scott Ellis Gardens, Westminster, NW8 9HG | Walking directions to Fresh Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Wood Food & Wine | Hamilton Close, Westminster, NW8 8QX | Walking directions to Wood Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 115-117 Maida Vale, London, W9 1UP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 21-29 Clifton Road, London, W9 1SY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Nugent Terrace, Westminster, NW8 9QH | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.