Area Guide to St Johns Wood

Our area guide to St Johns Wood gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , NW8

St Johns Wood Overview

In the Middle Ages, St. John's Wood actually comprised of woodland. This forest was known to have been the hiding place for Anthony Babington, after it was brought to light, the plan to place Mary Queen of Scots on the throne and to murder Queen Elizabeth. St John's Wood continued to develop through the 17th and 18th centuries and eventually Regent's Canal moved through the area.

St John’s Wood is a well established residential area with numerous amenities which includes shopping and leisure facilities. The high street has a great selection of restaurants, shops and bars. The lovely green open spaces of Regents Park and Primrose Hill are close by. The main property styles in this area are Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian. The area has great public transport, is located on the Jubilee Line and is less then a 5 minute journey from Bond Street and is also close to the City.

Guide to St Johns Wood transport links:

Trains

• South Hampstead (National Rail)

Tubes

• St Johns Wood (Jubilee Line) (Zone 2)

St Johns Wood Local Authorities:

St Johns Wood is is represented by Camden Council, Westminster Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

• Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk
• Westminster Local Authority: http://www.westminster.gov.uk

St Johns Wood Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the St Johns Wood area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
Westminster	£439	£513	£586	£659	£806	£952	£1,099	£1,318
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in St Johns Wood & Exam Results

Schools in St Johns Wood fall under the Westminster Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in St Johns Wood by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within St Johns Wood:

• Primary Schools in St Johns Wood
• Secondary Schools in St Johns Wood
• Colleges in St Johns Wood
• Sixth Form Schools in St Johns Wood