NW8 0BS 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 0BS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00004642 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, NW8 0BS.
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38
£ 48,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW8 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in NW8 0BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-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 0BS. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0BS is above average at 93 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 Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
St George's Catholic School
George Eliot Primary School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Blenheim Vintners0.5 km
- Coastline0.2 km
- NXT Phase Ltd0.9 km
- WHSmith0.6 km
- Al Rouche0.8 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale0.4 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.3 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.4 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.9 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Old Bell0.4 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.6 km
- Coopers Arms0.7 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage1.0 km
- Bokor0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Carluccio's0.4 km
- Bangers London0.8 km
- Al-Saha0.8 km
- Ariana 2 Restaurant1.0 km
- Asian Restaurant & Curry House0.4 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Shenzelize0.5 km
- CASBAH DELICATESSEN0.9 km
- Favourite Chicken and Ribs0.5 km
- Magic Bubble Drink Ltd0.9 km
- AMIGOS BURGERS AND SHAKES (FRANCHISE)0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Akrms Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Food World0.5 km
- Meat Village0.9 km
- Supersave (D & M Food & Wine)0.5 km
- Your Local Store0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.4 km
- South Hampstead0.6 km
- West Hampstead1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kilburn High Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80BS · Data under Open Government Licence