NW8 0HE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Hampstead St. John in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Abbey Road ward and the Westminster North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0HE are sourced from Output Area E00023438 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW8 0HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW8 0HE.
296
34
£ 67,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW8 0HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NW8 0HE has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0HE. The average age is 34.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0HE is moderate at 74 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
George Eliot Primary School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
The UCL Academy
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
Robinsfield Infant School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Barrow Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Blenheim Vintners0.5 km
- Coastline0.5 km
- Abbey Wines0.7 km
- KENTISH TOWN JAMS1.0 km
- Pereira Newsagent0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale1.0 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN1.0 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.9 km
- Swiss Cottage Hotel0.7 km
- London Marriott Regents Park0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Carluccio's1.0 km
- The New Inn - Pataka Indian Pub & Restaurant0.9 km
- St Mary's Church0.8 km
- Cinder1.0 km
- Notes Coffee0.7 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- CHUCK AND BLADE BURGERS0.4 km
- DISHOOM0.4 km
- Hakkasan0.4 km
- HOPPERS0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Green Village Deli0.3 km
- Lillie Langtry0.7 km
- Backstage Bar0.6 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.4 km
- Bannatyne Health Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Hampstead0.2 km
- Kilburn High Road1.0 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Hampstead Rail Station0.2 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80HE · Data under Open Government Licence