neighbouring areas
| Belsize Park | Hampstead | Kentish Town | Willesden |
| Camden | Harlesden | Kingsbury | |
| Golders Green | Hendon | West Hampstead |
Postcodes
| NW1 | NW2 | NW5 | NW8 |
| NW10 | NW3 | NW6 | NW9 |
| NW11 | NW4 | NW7 |
Around 1800, St John's Wood was one of the first London suburbs to be developed, with low density "villa" housing. Since then, some areas have been rebuilt to a greater density, but it remains a highly desirable residential district.
Houses to rent in St John's Wood, which is in the London Borough of the City of Westminster, are greatly sought-after and three-bedroom mews houses, close to shops and transport, are more than £2,000 per month. Four-bedroom houses, near St John's Wood High Street, are in the region of £4,000 per month. Semi-detached villa-style houses, offering six bedrooms and three reception rooms, command a monthly rental of £18,000.
Flats to rent in St John's Wood, offering one bedroom, are available for £900+ per month. Two-bedroom flats, in attractive mansion blocks or converted houses, range from £1,400 per month up to £2,000.
Amenities for properties in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is host to the hallowed wicket of Lord's Cricket Ground, home of the MCC. It is also famous for Abbey Road Studios, where The Beatles recorded many records, notably Abbey Road, the cover of which features the band using the zebra crossing. St John's Wood High Street is buzzing with exclusive boutiques, art galleries, bakers, delicatessens, bars, and restaurants to suit every taste. Alfie's Antique Market is also well worth a visit. To the east of St John's Wood is Primrose Hill, with its amazing views over London and the vast expanse of Regent's Park.
St. John's Wood has numerous infant, primary and junior schools including Robinsfield Infant School in Ordnance Hill and Barrow Hill Junior School in Bridgeman Street. Frank Barnes Primary School for Deaf Children is in Harley Road, near Swiss Cottage. St Christina's School is an independent Roman Catholic school for boys and girls aged 3-11 in St. Edmund's Terrace.
The Humana Wellington Hospital is on Wellington Road, near Lord's Cricket Ground.
Transport in St John's Wood
The underground station in St John's Wood is on the Jubilee Line and bus routes include 13, 46, 82, 113, 187, and N13. The railway station in South Hampstead, near Swiss Cottage, is operated by Silverlink trains.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in St John's Wood, which is covered by postcode, NW8, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Marylebone, Camden and Hampstead.
