NW8 9LE

Abbey Road · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
NW8
Postcode sector
NW8 9

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
NW8 9JA 42 m
NW8 9SQ 53 m
NW8 7PB 75 m
NW8 9SL 77 m
NW8 9SP 82 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
NW8 9LE
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
NW
Postcode district
NW8
Postcode sector
NW8 9
Latitude
51.531551
Longitude
-0.171447
British National Grid easting
526,931
British National Grid northing
182,989

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Westminster · E09000033
Parish or community
E43000236
Output area
E00023891
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 003C · E01004726
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 003 · E02000962

Postcode source versions

Explore NW8

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
348
Primary
139
Secondary
32
  1. St John's Wood Primary School

    Community school

    215 m
  2. Woodside School

    Other independent special school

    230 m
  3. Arnold House School

    Other independent school

    450 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

View all nearby crime records
Published events
12,814
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 2,774
  • Anti social behaviour 1,756
  • Other theft 1,714
  • Shoplifting 1,157
  • Theft from the person 1,115

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
NW8 9 residents
6,877

Age bands in NW8 9

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
13.1%

843 residents

Age 15 to 24
10.1%

651 residents

Age 25 to 44
39.4%

2,534 residents

Age 45 to 64
23.4%

1,507 residents

Age 65 and over
13.9%

896 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
787
Records since 17 September 2020
209
Latest available record date
21 August 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/3463/P Date not supplied 877 m away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2022/1863/P granted 10/05/2023 (as amended by 2025/0148/P dated 22/01/2025 and 2024/3537/P dated 12/03/2025) (for: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three buildings over part lower ground/basement, comprising total of 12 townhouses (12 x 3 bed), together with associated landscaping and installation of new access gate onto Avenue Road.)

    52 Avenue Road London NW8 6HS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3472/P Date not supplied 809 m away

    Demolition of existing two storey dwelling house and erection of new two storey single family dwelling house with accommodation in the roof space (Class C3), excavation of basement, PV panels, front lightwells, new cycle and bin stores and associated landscaping

    71 Avenue Road London NW8 6HP

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/3267/P Date not supplied 999 m away

    Discharge of details for condition 7 (green roof details) of planning permission 2024/4452/P granted on 08/04/2025 for Erection of a timber clad enclosure for garden storage and air intake and extract for MVHR units, with rear garden landscaping scheme.

    35 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3429/P Date not supplied 920 m away

    Demolition of the existing rear extensions and roof alterations, and the erection of ground, first and second floor rear extensions and roof alterations, including the insertion of a roof light on the side roofslope.

    45 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3492/P Date not supplied 942 m away

    Excavation of new basement level, erection of ground floor rear extension, erection of outbuilding in rear garden, creation of rear balconies at first floor level and associated replacement of windows with doors, demolition and reconstruction of the western elevation at ground floor level, refurbishment of the southern and eastern facades, removal of eastern elevation dormer, erection of bike and bin stores and associated landscaping and ancillary works.

    68 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BP

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3158/T Date not supplied 787 m away

    (TPO REF: 38H-T28) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (T1) - Fell to ground level.

    69 Avenue Road London NW8 6HP

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2024/5059/P Date not supplied 982 m away

    Erection of extensions at front first floor and roof levels including new side dormer; removal of and replacement ground floor rear extension; first floor and roof level extensions at rear including new rear dormer; reprovision of roof terrace at rear first floor level and new inset roof terrace at second floor level; excavation to provide new basement level and lightwell at rear; and minor alterations to fenestration throughout.

    58 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2023/4784/P Date not supplied 812 m away

    Variation to condition 2 (approved plans), condition 20 (basement impact assessment) and condition 25 (piling method statement) of planning permission 2018/0645/P allowed on appeal (ref APP/X5210/W/19/3240401) dated 19/03/2020 for redevelopment of existing two-storey porter's lodge and surface level car park to construct a part four, part five storey extension to provide 9 self-contained residential flats CHANGES INCLUDE amendments to the basement strategy, relocation of the lift core and lift shaft, and changes to the internal floor areas of the new residential flats.

    Barrie House 29 St Edmund's Terrace London Camden NW8 7QH

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2022/5392/P Date not supplied 777 m away

    Erection of an additional storey on Benjamin House (Block B) to provide 4 self-contained residential flats with associated external terraces (REVISED DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSULTATION PURPOSES - THIS INCLUDES OMISSION OF EXTENSION TO BLOCK A, MINOR CHANGES TO BLOCK B AND REVISIONS TO DAYLIGHT AND SUNLIGHT ASSESSMENT)

    Benjamin House Cecil Grove London NW8 7EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2024/4786/P Date not supplied 962 m away

    Erection of a part single/part three storey rear extension to the existing house at the ground, first and second floor level, excavation for basements extensions with front and rear lightwells, demolition of the existing pool house and construction of replacement pool house.

    64 Avenue Road London NW8 6HT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2024/4331/P Date not supplied 920 m away

    Excavation of basement extension

    45 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3268/P Decision dated 21 August 2025 999 m away

    Discharge of details for condition 4 (facing material details) of planning permission 2024/5295/P granted on 17/03/2025 for Erection of front boundary wall, timber fence and gates, and new landscaping to front garden.

    35 Elsworthy Road London NW3 3BT

    London Borough of Camden Granted

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

139

within 5 km

  • WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

    16 WELLINGTON ROAD, ST JOHNS WOOD, LONDON, NW8 9SP

    ODS code E87754

    82 m

  • ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BRAMPTON HOUSE, 60 GROVE END ROAD, LONDON, NW8 9NH

    ODS code E87609

    350 m

  • LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE

    GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, NW8 8EG

    ODS code E87011

    773 m

  • CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE

    1 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87052

    941 m

  • LITTLE VENICE MEDICAL CENTRE

    2 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87006

    941 m

  • THIRD FLOOR LANARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    165 LANARK ROAD, LONDON, W9 1NZ

    ODS code E87663

    988 m

  • THE RANDOLPH SURGERY

    235A ELGIN AVENUE, LONDON, W9 1NH

    ODS code E87046

    1.1 km

  • ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE

    85 ABBEY ROAD, LONDON, NW8 0AG

    ODS code F83019

    1.2 km

  • PADDINGTON GREEN HEALTH CENTRE

    4 PRINCESS LOUISE CLOSE, LONDON, W2 1LQ

    ODS code E87008

    1.2 km

  • SWISS COTTAGE SURGERY

    2 WINCHESTER MEWS, SWISS COTTAGE, LONDON, NW3 3NP

    ODS code F83665

    1.2 km

  • MAIDA VALE MEDICAL CENTRE

    40 BIDDULPH MANSIONS, ELGIN AVENUE, LONDON, W9 1HT

    ODS code E87010

    1.3 km

  • BELSIZE PRIORY MEDICAL PRACTICE (GROUP)

    ABBEY CENTRE, 172A BELSIZE ROAD, LONDON, NW6 4BJ

    ODS code F83658

    1.4 km

  • ADELAIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

    111 ADELAIDE ROAD, LONDON, NW3 3RY

    ODS code F83020

    1.5 km

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    1.5 km

  • PRIMROSE HILL SURGERY

    99 REGENTS PARK ROAD, LONDON, NW1 8UR

    ODS code F83011

    1.6 km

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

    LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 15 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5JD

    ODS code E87745

    1.7 km

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    1.7 km

  • THE WESTBOURNE GREEN SURGERY

    HEALTH AT THE STOWE, 260 HARROW ROAD, LONDON, W2 5ES

    ODS code Y00902

    1.8 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP HAMPSTEAD

    5 DALEHAM GARDENS, LONDON, NW3 5BY

    ODS code F83633

    1.8 km

  • GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE

    209 HARROW ROAD, PADDINGTON, LONDON, W2 5EH

    ODS code E87637

    1.9 km

Showing 20 of 139 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-05. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Lord's Cricket Ground

    BCT · Lisson Grove

    0.1 miles
  • Lord's Cricket Ground

    BCT · Lisson Grove

    0.1 miles
  • Lord's Cricket Ground

    BCT · Lisson Grove

    0.1 miles
  • Cavendish Avenue (NW8)

    BCT · Maida Vale

    0.1 miles
  • Circus Road / Wellington Road

    BCT · Maida Vale

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 003C, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

24,626 of 33,755

Income
8 of 10
Employment
9 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
8 of 10
Housing and services
5 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

348 open schools are in scope, including 139 primary and 32 secondary schools. St John's Wood Primary School is the nearest published school at 215 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

12,814 published events cover 12 months, averaging 1,067.833 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 2,774 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.