At times it seems as though St John’s Wood is more for tourists than residents. The famous zebra crossing on Abbey Road is always busy, and Lord’s Cricket Ground brings in people on a daily basis. In this regard, St John’s Wood has been overlooked by many prospective buyers, but doing so would mean missing out on a gem of a location.
The average price of property in this area might be out of reach for many people, but there is a lot to like about this part of the capital, as you will see in our St John’s Wood area guide.
Current house prices according to the leading UK property portals
According to Zoopla, as of September 2020, the average price paid for property in St John’s Wood in the past 12 months is £1,561,496.
The Rightmove information for St John’s Wood is as follows; “Properties in St Johns Wood had an overall average price of £1,486,421 over the last year. The majority of sales in St Johns Wood during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £1,070,432. Terraced properties sold for an average of £2,177,667, with detached properties fetching £7,267,786. Overall, sold prices in St Johns Wood over the last year were 24% down on the previous year and 13% down on the 2016 peak of £1,717,185.”
Transport to, from and around St John’s Wood
If you plan on hitting the West End or even central London, St John’s Wood is ideally placed for a cycle or stroll. If you want to reach the shops faster, the St John’s Wood Underground station lies on the Jubilee Line and you are only two stops away from Bond Street.
There is also a reliable range of buses serving this part of London. You can make your way to Victoria via Baker Street on the 13, if you are heading to Oxford Circus take the 113 and anyone intending to reach Lancaster Gate or Marble Arch should take the 274.
There are strong educational options in St John’s Wood
One of the most important factors to consider when looking at property is the range of schools in the local area. Schools affect demand and house prices, and they make life more convenient. You will be pleased to know there is a selection of suitable schools close to centre of St John’s Wood.
Barrow Hill Junior School, George Eliot Primary School, Robinsfield Infant School and Swiss Cottage School are all in easy walking distance from the heart of St John’s Wood.
Enjoy a great night out in St John’s Wood
No matter what sort of food you are in the mood for, you will find some fantastic options in and around St John’s Wood. If you fancy Italian, Vineria is a popular choice while Tamada serves up a range of dishes from Russia and the Mediterranean. When it comes to the finest and most traditional Jewish food, Harry Morgan’s won’t let you down and if you want a fine pub to call your local, The Duke of York will suit you down to the ground.
In general though, St John’s Wood is a quiet area, ideal for people who don’t have socialising at the heart of their life, but do enjoy a great night out on occasions.
If you would like to arrange an appointment to help you negotiate the local housing market, please contact Stones Residential today by calling us on 020 7483 0685 or emailing belsizepark@stonesresidential.co.uk.
