Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ St John’s Wood is a district in the City of Westminster, London, England, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Charing Cross. Historically the northern part of the ancient parish and Metropolitan Borough of Marylebone, it extends from Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill in the east to Edgware Road in the west, with the Swiss Cottage area of Hampstead to the north and Lisson Grove to the south. “
Properties to Rent and properties for Sale in St John’s Wood
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What makes the heart of St John’s Wood? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in St John’s Wood to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for St John’s Wood below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Uri Gallery and Museum | 108A Boundary Road, London | 4.3 | 45 |
| Lord’s MCC Cricket Museum | Lord’s Cricket Ground, Saint John’s Wood Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
Are there a lot of supermarkets in St John’s Wood?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in St John’s Wood. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in St John’s Wood.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 173 Oxford Street, London | 4.2 | 7362 |
| Londis | 21 Greek Street, London | 2.7 | 24 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 202 Great Portland Street, London | 3.4 | 48 |
| Waitrose & Partners | Brunswick Centre, 23-39 Handle Street The, London | 4.2 | 897 |
| Centre Point | 73 New Oxford Street, London | 4.2 | 472 |
| Tesco Express | 40 Bernard Street, Russell Square, London | 3 | 256 |
| Sainsbury’s | 15-17 Tottenham Court Road, London | 4.1 | 2234 |
| Loon Fung Chinatown | G/F, 42-44 Gerrard Street, London | 4.3 | 179 |
| Tesco Express | Dean Street, London | 3.9 | 182 |
| M&S Simply Food | 55 Tottenham Court Road, London | 4.2 | 462 |
| Sainsbury’s | 129-133 Kingsway, London | 4.1 | 2847 |
| Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road, London | 3 | 148 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 1 Berners Street, London | 3.3 | 67 |
| Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London | 2.7 | 95 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | Unit 5, Brunswick Centre, London | 3.3 | 56 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | Victoria House, Southampton Row, London | 3.1 | 46 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 21 Hampstead Road, London | 3.8 | 308 |
| The People’s Supermarket | 72-76 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London | 3.8 | 163 |
| Tesco Express | 385 Euston Road, London | 2.5 | 94 |
| Plentiful Foods Indian Spice Ltd | 115-119 Drummond Street, London | 4.6 | 357 |
Parks and green spaces in St John’s Wood
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if St John’s Wood offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
The types of restaurants
St John’s Wood has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danubius Hotel Regents Park | 18 Lodge Road, London | 4.3 | 1558 |
| The Clifton NW8 | 96 Clifton Hill, London | 4.3 | 599 |
| Everyman Maida Vale | 215 Sutherland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 596 |
| The Duke of York | 2 Saint Ann’s Terrace, London | 4.3 | 1085 |
| Oslo Court Restaurant | Charlbert Street, London | 4.3 | 705 |
| Lord’s Tavern | Saint John’s Wood Road, London | 4.3 | 608 |
| GAIL’s Bakery St Johns Wood | 5 Circus Road, London | 4.3 | 337 |
| Pizza Express | 39 Abbey Road, London | 4.3 | 529 |
| Elgin – Maida Vale | 255 Elgin Avenue, London | 4.3 | 1172 |
| Geamos | 122 Boundary Road, London | 4.3 | 298 |
| Singapore Garden | 83 Fairfax Road, London | 4.3 | 625 |
| Lord’s Afternoon Teas | 259 Saint John’s Wood Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Nona Italian Restaurant Swiss Cottage | 9 Fairhazel Gardens, London | 4.3 | 283 |
| The Ivy St. John’s Wood | 120 Saint John’s Wood High Street, London | 4.3 | 1727 |
| Belgrave | 1 Belgrave Gardens, London | 4.3 | 321 |
| Spice Cafe | 75 Abbey Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Chayada Thai Cuisine | 103 Boundary Road, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| Urban Leisure Group | 255 Elgin Avenue, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Hiro | 100 Boundary Road, London | 4.3 | 96 |
| Carluccio’s – Marriott Regents Park | 128 King Henry’s Road, London | 4.3 | 154 |
The range of gyms in St John’s Wood
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, St John’s Wood could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre | 4a Adelaide Road, London | 4.3 | 1027 |
| The Martial Arts Place | 88 Avenue Road, London | 4.3 | 70 |
| Violet Hill Studios | 6 Violet Hill, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| The Osprey Clinic | Private Practice Located at: Marriott Regents Park Hotel, 128 King Henry’s Road, London | 4.3 | 28 |
| Pilates in St John’s Wood – MelissaJane Pilates | Unit 4, 18-22 Finchley Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| The Garuda Pilates Studio | 26-28 Finchley Road, London | 4.3 | 27 |
| Pilates At Osprey | Private Practice located at: Marriott Regent’s Park Hotel, 128 King Henry’s Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Momentum Kickboxing and Lifestyle | 95b Fairfax Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Energie Fitness Trainer St Johns Wood | 10 Lodge Road, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Heartcore | 27a Queen’s Terrace, London | 4.3 | 25 |
| X Trim Fitness | 18-22 Finchley Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Pilates Place | The Arcade, 18 Abbey Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| 1Rebel St John’s Wood | 51 Saint John’s Wood High Street, London | 4.3 | 92 |
| Muscle Activation.London | 47 Saint John’s Wood High Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Concept Pilates | Grove End Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Pure Flow Yoga | 7 Newcourt Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| London Rolfing Clinic | Kailash Centre, 7 Newcourt Street, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| Fit With Me | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 4.3 | 32 |
| Daniel Rollins Osteopath | Injury Rehab, 96a Clifton Hill, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Feel Electric EMS Fitness, St John’s Wood, London | 91 Boundary Road, London | 4.3 | 5 |
Pubs
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in St John’s Wood. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in St John’s Wood.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Estate agents in St John’s Wood
If you found our guide on St John’s Wood it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.
Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in St John’s Wood.
What else is close to St John’s Wood?
If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity
What kind of things are there to do in the city of St John’s Wood?
There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like St John’s Wood. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their St John’s Wood listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.
A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of St John’s Wood offerings.
The facilities you might need in St John’s Wood
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in St John’s Wood name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Schools around St John’s Wood
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by St John’s Wood. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The American School in London | 1 Waverley Place, London | 4.4 | 25 |
| The UCL Academy | Adelaide Road, London | 2.8 | 78 |
| Swiss Cottage School, Development & Research Centre | 80 Avenue Road, London | 4.4 | 24 |
| St John’s Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Lord’s Roundabout, London | 4.5 | 4 |
| Piano Teacher London / ‘Manda Dorj Piano School’ | Acacia Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Anglo-Russian Pre-school | 16A Abbey Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy | 35 Finchley Road, London | 3.5 | 4 |
| Mansergh Hall | 26 Hill Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School | Outer Circle, London | 4.9 | 242 |
| Ready Steady Go | 21 Alexandra Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| London Early Years | 86 Carlton Hill, London | N/A | N/A |
| Westminster Adult Education Service | 219 Lisson Grove, London | 3.9 | 132 |
| St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Maida Vale | Lanark Road, London | 5 | 4 |
| Vassilis Chatzimakris | 47A Rowley Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| Arnold House School | 1 Loudoun Road, London | 4.2 | 9 |
| Saint Christina’s School | 25 Saint Edmund’s Terrace, London | 5 | 4 |
| St George’s School | Lanark Road, London | 2.9 | 58 |
| Bright Horizons St John’s Wood Day Nursery and Preschool | 70 Marlborough Hill, London | 2.8 | 14 |
| BabyBallet | 8 Winchester Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| George Eliot Primary School | Marlborough Hill, London | 4.6 | 14 |
Post offices of St John’s Wood
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in St John’s Wood provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail | 16 Blenheim Terrace, London | 2.3 | 30 |
| St John’s Wood Supermarket | 41-45 Charlbert Street, London | 4.1 | 23 |
| Post Office St John’s Wood | 41-45 Charlbert Street, London | 4.7 | 74 |
| Royal Mail Priority Postbox | 115 Maida Vale, London | 5 | 1 |
In St John’s Wood, what tube and train stations are nearby?
We assembled the train and tube stations of St John’s Wood in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead | 156 Loudoun Road, London | 3.6 | 22 |
| St. John’s Wood | United Kingdom | 4.2 | 95 |
| Maida Vale | Underground Ltd, Maida Vale Station, Elgin Avenue, London | 4.2 | 49 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of St John’s Wood
St John’s Wood has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK | The Wellington Hospital, 8A Wellington Place, London | 3.6 | 168 |
| St John & St Elizabeth Hospital London | 60 Grove End Road, London | 4.2 | 386 |
| Cardiac Clinic | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Westminster Learning Disability Partnership | 2nd floor, 215 Lisson Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
| London Norwich Spine Clinic | Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 9NH AND Norwich Spire Hospital, Old Watton Road, Norwich | N/A | N/A |
| London’s Specialist Allergy Centre | 60 Grove End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mr Neil S Tolley | 60 Grove End Road, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Hernia Clinic | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | 4 | 3 |
| The Wellington Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, part of HCA Healthcare UK | The Wellington Hospital – North Building – HCA Healthcare, North Building, 27 Circus Road, London | 3.7 | 27 |
| The Wellington Hospital Central Building | Central Building, 21 Wellington Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Dr Tim Lebens | 15-17 Lodge Road, London | 5 | 25 |
| Private GP Practice | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Lanark Medical Centre | 165 Lanark Road, London | 1.8 | 46 |
| HP Homecare | 45 Circus Road, London | 4.7 | 12 |
| The London Gamma Knife Centre | Platinum Medical Centre, Lodge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Shoulder Clinic | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Linnet House Clinic | 57 Allitsen Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Knee Clinic | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | 3 | 5 |
| Gynaecology Clinic | St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Dr Lee Noimark | 60 Grove End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026