NW8 0BJ is a mixed residential area on Abbey Road, 0.7km from Hampstead St. John in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW8 0BJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00004644 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0BJ.
437
36
£ 48,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, NW8 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0BJ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0BJ is above average at 96 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
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
St George's Catholic School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
George Eliot Primary School
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
Harris Academy St John's Wood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails1.0 km
- London Marriott Maida Vale0.3 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.3 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.4 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- MOXIES FISH BAR0.9 km
- Pham House1.0 km
- Pisu sapori Italiani0.9 km
- Wired Co.1.0 km
- Mama Pollo Kilburn Limited0.4 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- DAAKOO1.0 km
- SOOR0.4 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.5 km
- Sam's Chicken1.0 km
- Motu Indian Kitchen - Swiss Cottage1.0 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Pit Stop0.4 km
- Swissybuns / The London Cake Academy Ltd0.9 km
- Al Waha Halal Butchers0.7 km
- Al-Mahdi Supermarket0.7 km
- AOS Express0.3 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Earl Derby0.7 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.3 km
- The Fiddler0.9 km
- The Arches0.6 km
- Bokor0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- FAIR SUPERMARKET0.7 km
- Kilburn One Stop Super Market Food & Wine0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- El Dahshur Supermarket0.9 km
- Ranya Food Centre0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.3 km
- South Hampstead0.7 km
- West Hampstead1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kilburn High Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80BJ · Data under Open Government Licence