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Living in St John's Wood

St John's Wood sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track.

Average to buy
£950k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2800/mo
vs London average
+72%
Est. to central London
~20 min
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How St John's Wood scores

Safety9/10
Schools9/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, St John's Wood gives you a halal butcher, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a mosque, churches, a synagogue and a big park.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a synagogue✓ a big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, St John's Wood tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£950k — 72% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2800 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £190k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is St John's Wood a good place to live?

It depends what you need: St John's Wood scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in St John's Wood cost in 2026?

Around £950k on average to buy (72% above the London average) and roughly £2800 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £190k with a 10% deposit.

Is St John's Wood well connected?

St John's Wood scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Maida Vale£750k avg · safety 8/10Kilburn£580k avg · safety 5/10Paddington£800k avg · safety 6/10
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