Abbey Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 9AE 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 Abbey Road, London, NW8 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 9AB, NW8 9AD, NW8 9AQ, NW8 9AA, NW8 9GS, NW8 9DB, NW8 9DA, NW8 9QE, NW8 9QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 52.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52% | 47.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW8 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.1% | 53.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 66.8% | 58.6% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 29.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around NW8 9AE this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 75.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 61.6% | 55.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 8.9% | 2.4% | -6.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 31.1% 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 | 33.9% | 31.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -52.1% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 23.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 32.8% | 31.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| 10+ Years | 19.6% | 26.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.6% | 14.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 16.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 12.1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Jewish | 10.9% | 0.5% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey Road average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 16 Adelaide Court Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2026-02-16 | £725,000 |
| Flat 2 Adelaide Court Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-10-02 | £429,711 |
| Flat 4 Adelaide Court Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-01-30 | £458,959 |
| Flat 5 Adelaide Court Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2022-08-18 | £636,745 |
| Flat 1 Adelaide Court Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-30 | £378,491 |
NW8 9AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW8 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 1,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | 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 | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Primary School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Infants' School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NH | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 632 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,402 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 | 3,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,575 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 90 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Rd , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beachcroft School 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | - not rated | 356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugen | 1A NUGENT TERRACE | 202 yd | |
| St John & St Elizabeth Hospital/Hospice | 60 GROVE END ROAD | 251 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | 2-8 LOUDOUN ROAD | 282 yd | |
| The Butterworth Centre | ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL, 36 CIRCUS ROAD | 346 yd | |
| Ritu-Seasons Of India | 1 BLENHEIM TERRACE | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 648 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 889 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 200 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 492 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 596 yd | |
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 745 yd | |
| Tokyo Pizza | 47 MAIDA VALE | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 594 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 594 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 708 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 890 yd | |
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.