Northwick Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 8HT is located in the Abbey Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northwick Terrace, London, NW8 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 8JA, NW8 8HS, NW8 8HU, W9 1AJ, W9 1TS, NW8 8HX, NW8 8JB, W9 1TP, NW8 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW8 8HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 49.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 54.5% | 50.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 40.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 41% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 59% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 26.3% | -16.2% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 70.4% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 51.1% | 61.6% | 10.5% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Arab | 25.6% | 6.9% | -18.7% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 22.9% | -9.4% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 34.2% | 33.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 27.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 15.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.8% | 11.1% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| North Africa | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwick Terrace was 121.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northwick Terrace has the 27th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 201st lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 20A Clifton Court Northwick Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £667,000 | 2024-11-29 | £627,045 |
| Flat 24 Clifton Court Northwick Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-10-10 | £1,347,547 |
| Flat 44 Clifton Court Northwick Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2023-10-27 | £931,452 |
| Flat 36 Clifton Court Northwick Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-10-07 | £598,018 |
| Flat 25 Clifton Court Northwick Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,644,403 |
NW8 8HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maguro | 5 LANARK PLACE | 105 yd | |
| Itaewon Burger & Chicken | 3 LANARK PLACE | 109 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 13 CLIFTON ROAD | 120 yd | |
| Cafe Laville | 453 EDGWARE ROAD | 123 yd | |
| D1 Coffee | 1D ABERDEEN PLACE | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 186 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 450 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 884 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 989 yd | |
| Grand Union | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Pizza | 47 MAIDA VALE | 122 yd | |
| Me Kebab | 102 FRAMPTON STREET | 315 yd | |
| Soul Food Stop | 97A FRAMPTON STREET | 343 yd | |
| Bekhal Company Ltd | 125 BOSCOBEL STREET | 458 yd | |
| Chinka Burgers | 2-4 GATEFORTH STREET | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 165 yd | |
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 486 yd | |
| Tesco Metro Paddington | 94 CHURCH STREET | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 318-324 EDGWARE ROAD | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 365 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| King Solomon Academy PENFOLD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 799 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.