Postcode sector · NW8 9

London NW8 9 area guide

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Is London NW8 9 a good place to live?

In London (NW8 9), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,701,110 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London NW8 9

London NW8 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,614 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £186,527 (215 sales)1996: £192,475 (254 sales)1997: £188,237 (312 sales)1998: £217,900 (304 sales)1999: £290,249 (373 sales)2000: £317,618 (285 sales)2001: £342,002 (312 sales)2002: £463,070 (353 sales)2003: £456,021 (205 sales)2004: £504,901 (225 sales)2005: £491,409 (203 sales)2006: £609,292 (293 sales)2007: £681,191 (259 sales)2008: £572,365 (115 sales)2009: £698,528 (126 sales)2010: £804,493 (164 sales)2011: £1,062,108 (158 sales)2012: £982,650 (121 sales)2013: £1,284,669 (177 sales)2014: £1,294,039 (181 sales)2015: £1,220,620 (122 sales)2016: £1,525,336 (105 sales)2017: £2,076,921 (137 sales)2018: £1,738,753 (94 sales)2019: £1,493,052 (93 sales)2020: £2,393,984 (104 sales)2021: £1,753,964 (120 sales)2022: £2,525,404 (135 sales)2023: £1,815,387 (101 sales)2024: £1,701,110 (128 sales)2025: £1,670,364 (101 sales)2026: £2,192,118 (17 sales) 2026: £2,192,118 (17 sales) — part year so far £2,525,404 £186,527 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NW8 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 25 crimesSep 24: 26 crimesOct 24: 37 crimesNov 24: 37 crimesDec 24: 23 crimesJan 25: 32 crimesFeb 25: 20 crimesMar 25: 31 crimesApr 25: 29 crimesMay 25: 21 crimesJun 25: 45 crimesJul 25: 38 crimesAug 25: 29 crimesSep 25: 38 crimesOct 25: 48 crimesNov 25: 34 crimesDec 25: 41 crimesJan 26: 37 crimesFeb 26: 53 crimesMar 26: 27 crimesApr 26: 23 crimes Apr 26: 23 crimes 53 20 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NW8 9 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
42%
Households with children
21%
Households
7,280

Owned 33% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 47%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NW8 9.

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London NW8 9: frequently asked questions

Is London NW8 9 a good place to live?

In London (NW8 9), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,701,110 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London NW8 9?

Recorded crime in London NW8 9 runs at 124.3 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London NW8 9 safe?

Crime in London NW8 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London NW8 9 runs at 124.3 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London NW8 9?

Homes in London NW8 9 sell for around £1,701,110 on average, based on 128 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London NW8 9 at risk of flooding?

London NW8 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,614 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is London NW8 9 a deprived area?

London NW8 9 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).