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NW8 Area Report

Westminster

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£1,332,876
Median Price
Postcode district (NW8)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (NW8)
21
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in NW8

Rental Yield
4.5
Price Growth
3.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (NW8)

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1220
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 1233
2025-05: 1341
2025-06: 1387
2025-07: 1475
2025-08: 1298
2025-09: 1341
2025-10: 1400
2025-11: 1251
2025-12: 1225
2026-01: 1255
2026-02: 1212
2026-03: 1194
2025-042026-03

↓ 7% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Westminster)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Westminster has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
6
education
7
health
6
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Westminster (the HPI is only published at LAD level). NW8 spans 3 local authorities; Westminster is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the NW8-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£893,088
Westminster average
-13.6%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£3,760,461
Detached
£2,699,052
Semi-Detached
£1,615,078
Terraced
£793,041
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £387,156
01/12/2003: £386,093
01/12/2004: £403,557
01/12/2005: £421,453
01/12/2006: £476,944
01/12/2007: £598,241
01/12/2008: £574,128
01/12/2009: £611,394
01/12/2010: £649,230
01/12/2011: £678,691
01/12/2012: £792,032
01/12/2013: £911,758
01/12/2014: £1,037,434
01/12/2015: £1,077,348
01/12/2016: £1,094,536
01/12/2017: £1,165,218
01/12/2018: £1,025,142
01/12/2019: £1,032,688
01/12/2020: £952,777
01/12/2021: £1,194,527
01/12/2022: £1,189,648
01/12/2023: £1,116,161
01/12/2024: £1,033,867
01/12/2025: £893,088
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

9
Primary
11
Independent
1
Special
21
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 21 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.8
Avg Attainment 8
+0.7% vs national (42.5)
59.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Westminster

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 28 Tube2 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in NW8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£7,650,000
66 sales
Semi-detached
£5,225,000
66 sales
Terraced
£2,825,000
150 sales
Flat
£750,000
1,540 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Westminster. For the headline NW8 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-13.6%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Westminster
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Temporary adaptations to bathroom including removal of bath and installation of wet floor shower, plus replacement of WC and wash handbasin.
    Final Decision2025/2795/L
  2. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Works to rear garden including installation of 2 Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and 1 Air Conditioning Unit within acoustic enclosure panels, extension of existing raised terrace and associated landscaping works.
    Final Decision2024/4697/P
  3. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Details to discharge Condition 7 (Green Roof) & Condition 15 (Ecological Features) of planning permission reference 2016/5375/P dated 05/06/2017 as varied by planning permission reference 2021/2384/P dated 25/05/22 for the 'Erection of a 2 storey (plus basement and loft), 7 bed dwellinghouse and associated re-landscaping following the demolition of existing house'), namely to alter fenestration (including dormer windows) and sub-basement floor slab; to add ventilation duct and to reposition car lift, driveway and lightwell.
    Final Decision2025/2721/P
  4. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Details required to discharge condition 4b (full sample of brickwork and glazing elements) and condition 4c (full sample of all facing materials on site) of planning permission 2018/0645/P allowed at planning 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 (summary).
    Final Decision2025/1289/P
  5. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Observation to the adjoining City of Westminster for 25/04011/FULL (linked with 25/04012/LBC) for 'Replacement driveway gates, modifications to front wall railings and landscaping works to front garden.Installation of bin store.'
    Final Decision2025/2671/P
  6. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Variation of condition 3 (Approved plans) and removal of condition 13 (flat roof) pursuant to planning permission 2020/2330/P dated 15/09/2021 (as amended by 2023/2685/P dated 27/07/2023, 2023/3904/P dated 06/10/2023, 2023/4387/P dated 01/11/2023, 2023/4843/P dated 12/12/2023 and 2024/0792/P on 03/05/2024) for 'Demolition of existing side extension and erection of a single storey side and rear extension; erection of a two-storey rear extension with roof extension and 3x replacement rear dormer windows; excavation of a basement and small lightwell and associated works'. Amendments include French doors at second floor level to create external terrace on flat roof'
    Final Decision2024/2317/P
  7. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    The display of non illuminated fascia sign to the Boundary Road elevation.
    Final Decision2025/3010/A
  8. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Change of Use from Use Class F1 (language school) to Use Class E (retail)
    Final Decision2024/4827/P
  9. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    (TPO REF: A2 1957) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Silver Birch (Betula pendula / alba) (T1) - Reduce all round to previous reduction points approx. 1m - 1.5m leaving shortened furnishing growth. Clean out crown.
    Final Decision2025/2529/T
  10. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that the rooftop sunroom and rooftop garden which forms part of the property is lawful development.
    Final Decision2025/2251/P
  11. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Partial demolition behind retained facades and internal parts, and development to provide a single family dwellinghouse comprising of 3 storeys plus-basement and pool, rebuilding of existing garage totherearwithbasementandassociatedworks.
    Final Decision2025/2392/P
  12. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of 6 single storey storage units
    Final Decision2025/0084/P
  13. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Details required to discharge condition 11 (Appointment of Qualified Chartered Engineer) of planning permission reference 2021/4003/P dated 01/02/2023 for 'Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement three-storey detached dwelling with basement'.
    Final Decision2025/1347/P
  14. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Various internal works (part-retrospective).
    Final Decision2024/3150/L
  15. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Details of living roof as required by condition 10 of planning permission 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.
    Final Decision2025/1116/P
  16. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Details of windows and doors (condition 4a) and samples of all facing materials (to part discharge condition 4b) to planning permission 2018/0645/P allowed at planning 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 (summary).
    Final Decision2023/2812/P
  17. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Details of obscure glazing required by condition 7 of planning permission 2018/0645/P allowed at planning 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 (summary).
    Final Decision2023/1365/P
  18. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    (TPO REF: C984 2011) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Horse Chestnut (T1) - Reduce crown by approx. 2m in height, and by 1m - 1.5m from lateral branches. Crown lift to 6m by removal of epicormic and pendulous, small diameter growth.
    Final Decision2025/0610/T
  19. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    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), 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.; namely to erect rooftop enclosures.
    Final Decision2024/3537/P
  20. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Rear extensions at the ground floor, first floor and second floor levels and hip-to-gable roof enlargement, terrace at first floor, with rear dormer with juliet balconies.
    Final Decision2024/5476/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
10/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingTree PreservationArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    St John's Wood
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Grade II listed building - national importance. Listed building consent required for changes.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

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    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:97 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.6°C
    Avg Temperature
    754mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2796h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 15.7°C, Clear skyHumidity: 72%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    45 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    89%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    45
    Total Establishments
    Pharmethicals LtdImporters/Exporters
    Exempt
    The Wellington Hospital (North Building)Other catering premises
    5/5
    St John & St Elizabeth Hospital/HospiceOther catering premises
    4/5
    B P Service StationRetailers - other
    5/5
    Notes CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    6%
    Renewable Energy
    234g
    CO₂/kWh
    very high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 53.8%imports 35.1%wind 5.4%biomass 3.2%nuclear 2.3%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    48m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 48m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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