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after schools in this part of the capital. St John’s Wood is also home to the iconic Abbey Road made famous by the Beatles. Little Venice forms part of Maida Vale. Its wide, tree-lined avenues, canal-side homes and pavement cafes have enormous charm. Historically, these canals were crucial to London’s trading prowess, as goods were transported via boat before the railways took over. Now visitors enjoy leisurely boat trips through the meandering canal system into the heart of London.

The Housing Market Despite being so close to central London and just two tube stops from Bond Street, St John’s Wood and Maida Vale continue to attract families in search of a peaceful, residential, village-like quality. Property includes stucco-fronted villas, handsome townhouses and modern apartment blocks.

Average Property Prices Per Week 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

3-4 Bedroom £850-£3,750

4-5 Bedroom

£450-£650

£550-£1,800

£1,800+

Entertainment Full of eccentric architecture, St John’s Wood is the home of Lord’s Cricket Ground, which itself is the home of Middlesex Country Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). St John’s Wood is also famous for the Abbey Road Studio, a nineteenth century stately building where the Beatles recorded the Abbey Road album. Just to the north east of St John's Wood lies Primrose Hill, a beautiful parkland area boasting fantastic views over London. Transport St John’s Wood station (Zone 2) is on the Jubilee Line and links with Bond Street in just five minutes. Maida Vale underground station is on the Bakerloo Line and is in Travelcard Zone 2. Clapham Clapham, in south London, offers an appealing mix of good transport links, urban character and attractive period homes. It attracts a cosmopolitan and diverse mix of residents. Families are drawn to the vast common, good schools and the more “villagey” areas such as Abbeville and Clapham Old Town. Young professionals love the shopping, transport connections and vibrant social scene. Clapham is probably best known for its large, 89-acre Common loved by sun-worshippers, families, dog-walkers and joggers. Despite being surrounded by busy arterial roads, it is a broad and tranquil space beloved by all locals.

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