NW8 is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 842 active and 782 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NW8 (22%) is characterised by a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community, alongside a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NW8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NW8 are around £906k, down 56.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NW8 at 319 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NW8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NW8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW8 postcode area.
33,892
39
£ 55,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NW8 has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 56.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Barrow Hill Junior School
George Eliot Primary School
Robinsfield Infant School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Gateway Academy
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
Harris Academy St John's Wood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Brown'S Of St John'S Wood
- Boots The Chemist
- Home Based - Natural Fresh Juices
- Abbey Cafe
- B P Service Station
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Danubius Hotel
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crocker'S Folly
- Lords Tavern
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Cockpit Theatre
- ALMAS RESTAURANT
- BENUGO
- Tamada Ltd
- Abercorn Place School
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- Tesco Metro Paddington
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Azan Enterprises
- Bekhal Company Ltd
- Chinka Burgers
- Kotta Sushi
- Me Kebab
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: NW8 · Data under Open Government Licence