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NW8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW8 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,943,505
1yr change ▲ 30.2%
Crime 246% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,943,505

▲ 30.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

577% above national avg

Crime Rate

281.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

246% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

320 Mbps

Property Prices in NW8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW8 is £1,943,505, which is 49% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW8 cost 577.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW8 have risen 30.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £12,052,733 37
Semi-detached £6,599,729 41
Terraced £3,364,349 86
Flat £1,125,903 860
All types £1,943,505 1082

5-Year Price History

£1758K £1891K £2024K £2156K £2289K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 281.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW8 has a crime rate significantly 246% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
15.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
19.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
67.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
80.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW8 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre Other Not inspected mi
St John's Wood Primary School Primary Good mi
Arnold House School Other Not inspected mi
The American School in London Other Not inspected mi
Saint Christina's School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW8 are 320.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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320.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW8 is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

NW

NW8 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,943,505, 577% above national average), higher-than-average crime (246% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (320 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW8 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW8 LONDON?
The average house price in NW8 (LONDON) is £1,943,505, based on 1082 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 577% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 30.2% over the past year.
Is NW8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW8 is above the national average (281.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (67.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW8 LONDON?
The population of NW8 (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW8?
The average broadband download speed in NW8 is 320 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW8 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near NW8. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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