NW8 Postcode District
NW8 is one of 13 NW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The NW8 postcode district is located in the NW London - NW postal area, NW8 has a population of 32,802 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometres or 664.94 acres).
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Map of NW8
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District overview
In the NW8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Westminster, which is located in Greater London, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Camden and Brent, also located in Greater London. The most significant post town in the district is London.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NW8 0, covers Westminster and Camden in Greater London.
The sector NW8 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector NW8 6, covers Westminster and Camden in Greater London.
The sector NW8 7, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector NW8 8, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector NW8 9, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro (716 postal codes), followed by the Camden London Boro area (107 postal codes), and finally, the Brent London Boro area (28 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 3.02 | SE |
| City of London | 3.73 | ESE |
| Borehamwood | 9.64 | NNW |
| Potters Bar | 11.22 | N |
| Bushey | 11.27 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 12.15 | NNE |
| Radlett | 12.15 | NNW |
| Chigwell | 12.27 | ENE |
| Watford | 12.75 | NW |
| Cheshunt | 12.98 | NNE |
| Ewell | 13.12 | SSW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.22 | SW |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.38 | NE |
| Loughton | 13.38 | NE |
| Esher | 14.05 | SW |
| Ashford | 14.27 | WSW |
| Epsom | 14.42 | SSW |
| Banstead | 14.68 | S |
| Rickmansworth | 14.68 | WNW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.74 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 830
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 9 | 183 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 8 | 154 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 7 | 103 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 6 | 95 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 0 | 84 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 8 | 46 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 0 | 43 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 6 | 32 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 7 | 24 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 0 | 14 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 7 | 13 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 6 | 9 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 7 | 9 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW8 0 | 4 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW8 6 | 3 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 0 | 3 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW8 9 | 3 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 8 | 2 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW8 8 | 2 |
| Westminster | LONDON | NW8 9 | 2 |
| Camden | LONDON | NW8 6 | 1 |
| Brent | LONDON | NW8 7 | 1 |
Street list for NW8
HANOVER TERRACE MEWS
REGENT'S PARK, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400437
ST STEPHEN'S CLOSE
SWISS COTTAGE, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 20401295
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FINCHLEY ROAD A41 | 1266 |
| BLENHEIM STREET | 805 |
| LOUDOUN ROAD | 278 |
| ADELAIDE ROAD B509 | 250 |
| LISSON GROVE B507 | 216 |
| LISSON GROVE B507 | 216 |
| COCHRANE MEWS | 213 |
| COCHRANE MEWS | 213 |
| CHARLES LANE | 207 |
| CHARLES LANE | 207 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1715 |
| Vehicle crime | 722 |
| Other theft | 712 |
| Burglary | 602 |
| Shoplifting | 590 |
| Theft from the person | 503 |
| Public order | 417 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 406 |
| Drugs | 246 |
| Robbery | 213 |
| Bicycle theft | 131 |
| Other crime | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Possession of weapons | 43 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH STREET | LONDON | 79 | NW8 8ES | View map | |
| ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | LONDON | 68 | NW8 7SH | View map | |
| BOUNDARY ROAD | LONDON | 31 | NW8 0RG | View map | |
| BLENHEIM TERRACE | LONDON | 16 | NW8 0EB | View map | |
| ABBEY ROAD | LONDON | 15 | NW8 0AE | View map | |
| CIRCUS ROAD | LONDON | 14 | NW8 6NX | View map | |
| NUGENT TERRACE | LONDON | 11 | NW8 9QB | View map | |
| ALLITSEN ROAD | LONDON | 10 | NW8 7AY | View map | |
| ST JOHN'S WOOD TERRACE | LONDON | 9 | NW8 6PL | View map | |
| FRAMPTON STREET | LONDON | 6 | NW8 8NA | View map | |
| LANGTRY WALK | LONDON | 6 | NW8 0DU | View map | |
| PARK ROAD | LONDON | 6 | NW8 7HT | View map |
Schools in the district
George Eliot Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood , London
Postcode: NW8 0NH
Headteacher: Mr Cory Mclauchlan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Quintin Kynaston
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Marlborough Hill , London
Postcode: NW8 0NL
Headteacher: Alex Atherton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Marlborough Hill , London
Postcode: NW8 0NL
Headteacher: Ms Samantha Green
Ofsted rating: Good
The American School in London
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
1 Waverley Place , London
Postcode: NW8 0NP
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Horvat (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
35 Finchley Road , London
Postcode: NW8 0NW
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Burgess - Allen (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
80 Avenue Road , London
Postcode: NW8 6HX
Headteacher: Ms Vijita Patel (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Robinsfield Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ordnance Hill , London
Postcode: NW8 6PX
Headteacher: Cory Mclauchlan (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barrow Hill Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood , London
Postcode: NW8 7AL
Headteacher: Mr Darren Guttridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout , London
Postcode: NW8 7NE
Headteacher: Mr Adrian Ellis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Phase: Nursery
Address:
12 Salisbury Street , London
Postcode: NW8 8DE
Headteacher: Ms Amie Curtis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Gateway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Capland Street , London
Postcode: NW8 8LN
Headteacher: Louisa Lochner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Gateway Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Capland Street , London
Postcode: NW8 8LN
Headteacher: Ms Lisa Breslin Claire Cleary (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Unity Girls High School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
2 Boscobel street , London
Postcode: NW8 8PS
Headteacher: Mrs NORA Bashir
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE, GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 8EG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic | 61-63 QUEENS GROVE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 6ER | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Church Street Dental Practic | 69 CHURCH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 8EU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Smilemore Dental Care | 63 ST. JOHNS WOOD HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 7NL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Auraden Ltd T/a Aura Dental | CHARLBERT STREET, LONDON, NW8 7BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbey Medical Centre | 85 ABBEY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 0AG | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 76042455 |
| 2 | Lisson Grove Health Centre | GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, NW8 8EG | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 33701940 |
| 3 | St Johns Wood Medical Practice | BRAMPTON HOUSE, 60 GROVE END ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 9NH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 36579449 |
| 4 | Wellington Health Centre | 16 WELLINGTON ROAD, ST JOHNS WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 9SP | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 77223382 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Chemists | 3 ST. JOHNS WOOD HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 7NG | PHARMACY | Call 020 77223814 |
| 2 | Boots | BOOTS THE CHEMISTS LTD, 124-126 ST. JOHNS WOOD HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 7SG | PHARMACY | Call 020 77221403 |
| 3 | Market Chemists | 91-93 CHURCH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 8EU | PHARMACY | Call 020 77231944 |
| 4 | St John Wood Pharmacy | 142 ST. JOHNS WOOD HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 7SE | PHARMACY | Call 020 75865646 |
| 5 | Holmes Pharmacy | 6 NUGENT TERRACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 9QB | PHARMACY | Call 020 72868822 |
| 6 | Woods Chemist | 27-29 CHURCH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 8ES | PHARMACY | Call 02077 237720 |
| 7 | Hodgetts Pharmacy | 79 ABBEY ROAD, LONDON, NW8 0AE | PHARMACY | Call 02076 241033 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braham Opticians | 92 CHURCH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 8EX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Schuller Opticians (st. Johns Wood) | 33 ST. JOHNS WOOD, HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, NW8 7NH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Safarian And Simon Opticians (abbey Rd) | 72 ST. JOHNS WOOD HIGH STREET, LONDON, NW8 7SH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £14,550,645 | 9 | £8,415,000 | 17 | £14,502,708 | 12 | £8,511,460 | 17 |
| Semi-detached | £6,535,909 | 11 | £5,359,640 | 17 | £7,888,667 | 15 | £4,842,676 | 15 |
| Terraced | £3,286,548 | 21 | £3,106,337 | 46 | £3,890,652 | 23 | £4,292,979 | 33 |
| Flats | £1,165,953 | 211 | £1,088,101 | 337 | £1,126,595 | 337 | £1,365,100 | 495 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
South Hampstead
CRS Code: SOH
Operator: LO
Line: Chiltern Main Line|London to Aylesbury Line|Watford DC Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: London Overground
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.51
Average Driving Distance: 4.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 843
M1 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.23
Average Driving Distance: 10.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 841
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.38
Average Driving Distance: 8.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 843
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NW8 0 | St Johns Wood Sdelivery Office |
| NW8 6 | St Johns Wood Sdelivery Office |
| NW8 7 | St Johns Wood Sdelivery Office |
| NW8 8 | St Johns Wood Sdelivery Office |
| NW8 9 | St Johns Wood Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | W | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| N | W | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Uri Art Gallery, London Jewish Museum of Art | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The NW8 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The NW8 Postcode shares a border with NW3 (LONDON), NW6 (LONDON), NW1 (LONDON) and W2 (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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