NW8 0AE is a mixed residential area on Abbey Road, 0.5km from Hampstead St. John in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Abbey Road ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW8 0AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £432k, up 57.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00023439 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0AE.
422
34
£ 67,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW8 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NW8 0AE is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 57.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0AE. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 445,000
11 sales · Mean £ 495,272
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0AE is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
George Eliot Primary School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
St George's Catholic School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Yugen0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Garden Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
- Mia Lounge0.9 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Your Mum's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Pizza Club0.6 km
- NYLAS TREATS LTD1.0 km
- Kotta Sushi0.6 km
- Shenzelize0.6 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Soloman Supermarket0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses0.4 km
- Brunos Deli0.1 km
- Local Express0.5 km
- Blenheim Vintners0.3 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- London Carlton Hotel0.4 km
- London Marriott Maida Vale0.4 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.5 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.5 km
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- FAIR SUPERMARKET0.6 km
- Ranya Food Centre0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Old Bell0.5 km
- Earl Derby0.9 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.5 km
- The Arches0.6 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.5 km
- South Hampstead0.6 km
- West Hampstead1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80AE · Data under Open Government Licence