34,166TOTAL POPULATION
15,015HOUSEHOLDS
12.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£55,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NW8 POSTCODE REGION

London (NW8)

The NW8 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1588 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the NW8 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in NW8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NW8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


NW8 is located in the London district of Westminster, in Inner London. It is bounded by NW1 to the south, NW2 to the west, to the east by W2 and W9 and to the north by NW11.

NW8 is home to Regent's Park which forms a large part of the postcode area as well as Primrose Hill, Little Venice and St. John's Wood. Notable buildings in the area include Lord's Cricket Ground, the London Zoo and the Freud Museum.

NW8 is generally an affluent area with wealthy residential neighbourhoods surrounding Regent's Park. Many diplomats, bankers, financial, legal services firms and other high-end businesses are based in the area, as well as high fashion boutiques and several five-star hotels.

NW8 has excellent transport connections via the Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, Bakerloo line and Circle line tube services. These also connect with the national railway services via Marylebone station, and Heathrow via Paddington.

The area offers a wealth of green spaces, such as Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, Little Venice and Lisson Grove. There are also good schools, local amenities, places of worship and several cultural attractions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Royal Academy of Arts.

NW8 is an ideal location for young professionals and families alike, with plenty of amenities, transport links and green spaces to enjoy. It is also home to many celebrities and high-end businesses, creating an affluent and high-energy atmosphere.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75%WORKING
  • 25%UNEMPLOYED

25% of people in NW8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 31%WHITE
  • 69%NON-WHITE

31% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NW8Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

NW8 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNW8
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameWestminster 002
LSOA NameWestminster 002A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

NW8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NW8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


South Hampstead
St John's Wood
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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