Abbey Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 9AU 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 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 9AR, NW8 9AX, NW8 0PX, NW8 9AP, NW8 0PE, NW8 0PS, NW8 0AS, NW8 0AT, NW8 0PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 9AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.5% | 52.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 45.7% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 66.3% | 66.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 26.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9AU this area, 2.7% 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 78% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 74.9% | 67.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 40.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 17.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.2% 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 | 39.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 24.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 11.4% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 15.4% | 0.5% | 14.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% lower than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Abbey Road has the lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 1 31 Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-01-07 | £415,166 |
| 31E Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2019-11-29 | £1,172,425 |
| Flat 6 19 - 21 Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2016-03-11 | £858,461 |
| Flat 5 27 Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £458,500 | 2015-10-21 | £417,262 |
| Flat 4 27 Abbey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-08-22 | £291,148 |
NW8 9AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
NW8 9AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hill Junior School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,696 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 | 3,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,853 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 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,100 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 | 291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Road , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritu-Seasons Of India | 1 BLENHEIM TERRACE | 143 yd | |
| L'Aventure | 3-5 BLENHEIM TERRACE | 144 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 39 ABBEY ROAD | 184 yd | |
| Plu Restaurant | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 12 BLENHEIM TERRACE | 187 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | 2-8 LOUDOUN ROAD | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 838 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 876 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 959 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 217 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 704 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 839 yd | |
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 725 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Camden Abbey Road local- Junction of Abbey Road and, Belsize Road | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 916 yd | |
| FAIR SUPERMARKET | 93 Fairfax Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 611 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 691 yd | |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 809 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 809 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 927 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.