NW8 9BN is in Clytha Square, London and City Of Westminster district. NW8 9BN is located in the Abbey Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clytha Square, London, NW8 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW8 9BP, NW8 9NR, NW8 9BS, NW8 9PP, NW8 9EP, NW8 9PN, NW8 9ER, NW8 9ES, NW8 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW8 9BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW8 9BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 30.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 58.3% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 63.2% | 64.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 27.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9BN this area, 8.5% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 71.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.8% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 11.6% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 53.9% | 55.8% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 10.8% | 3.1% | -7.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 26.1% 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 | 26.3% | 26.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -57.1% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 18.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 22.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 21% | 20.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 19.3% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.8% 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 | 26.3% | 26.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -57.1% |
| 10+ Years | 16.8% | 28.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 18% | 8.6% | -9.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 19.8% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 17.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 16.7% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 18.1% | 0.3% | 17.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 12% | 0.5% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NW8 9BN was 151.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
NW8 9BN has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Abbey Road and the 236th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 7 The Hall, 23A Grove End Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,395,000 | 2022-01-28 | £994,622 |
| 2 23A Grove End Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2010-01-18 | £560,725 |
| 2 23A Grove End Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2006-12-15 | £655,390 |
| Flat 5 The Hall, 23A Grove End Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £837,500 | 2006-07-31 | £1,512,628 |
| Flat 5 The Hall, 23A Grove End Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £762,000 | 2004-05-11 | £1,568,302 |
NW8 9BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,881 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 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,520 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 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | - not rated | 567 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 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyburn RC Infant School Fisherton Street , Orchardson Street NW8 8NR | - not rated | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Academy Capland Street , NW8 8LN | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 852 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,152 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 | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Rd , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beachcroft School 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | - not rated | 584 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 | 324 yd | |
| St John & St Elizabeth Hospital/Hospice | 60 GROVE END ROAD | 346 yd | |
| The Butterworth Centre | ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL, 36 CIRCUS ROAD | 348 yd | |
| The Wellington Hospital (North Building) | 27 CIRCUS ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Marylebone Cricket Club | GROUND FLOOR, LORDS CRICKET GROUND, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 395 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 375 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 601 yd | |
| Tokyo Pizza | 47 MAIDA VALE | 604 yd | |
| Azan Enterprises | 39 BARROW HILL ROAD | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 468 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Tesco Metro Paddington | 94 CHURCH STREET | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 366 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 366 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed) Mackennal Street | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 1,010 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.