In short: Laid Back Removals moves homes in St John’s Wood, NW8, from our base in Marylebone. Homes here are mostly large villas, mansion blocks and purpose-built blocks with porters. Streets are run by Westminster City Council, which asks for 10 working days’ notice for a parking suspension.
Removals in St John’s Wood start from £139. See our prices.
Moving a home in St John's Wood
Villas
Large detached and semi-detached houses with big rooms and heavy furniture. We size the team to match.
Mansion and purpose-built blocks
Porters, set move hours and booked lifts. Tell us the rules and we’ll work to them.
Rent in St John's Wood
St John’s Wood is in Westminster. Average private rents across the borough, September 2026:
Source: Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Rents in Westminster changed by 0.4% over the year. The London average is £2,338.
Parking on moving day in St John's Wood
Nothing slows a London move down like nowhere to park the van. Streets here are run by Westminster City Council. To guarantee space for the van, book a parking suspension:
- Notice: 10 working days. Late applications pay a £20 short-notice fee, if accepted.
- Cost: £51 to £55 per space for the first day, depending on the zone.
- How: book and pay online on the council’s map, or email the form.
- Avoid disabled, doctor, car club and EV charging bays.
Source: Westminster City Council, parking bay suspensions. Checked October 2026.
From the team: Match days at Lord’s and tourists at the Abbey Road crossing slow the roads. Check the cricket calendar before you pick a date.
Living in St John's Wood
Getting around
- St John’s Wood (Jubilee)
- Marylebone and Baker Street, a short ride away
- Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo)
Parks and green space
- Regent’s Park
- Primrose Hill
- The Regent’s Canal
Shopping and markets
- St John’s Wood High Street
- Alfies Antique Market, Church Street
Culture
- Lord’s Cricket Ground
- Abbey Road Studios
Journey times from St John's Wood
The fastest weekday journey from St John’s Wood into London’s main hubs.
| To | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | 9 min | Jubilee line then Bakerloo line |
| Bank | 21 min | Jubilee line then Central line |
| King’s Cross | 16 min | Jubilee line then Metropolitan line |
| Canary Wharf | 20 min | Jubilee line |
Weekday daytime, station to station. Source: TfL Journey Planner, checked October 2026. Times can change with engineering works.
London fact
Fans from all over the world stop on the Abbey Road zebra crossing to recreate the Beatles’ album cover.
For your move: Between the crossing and match days at Lord’s, traffic here can crawl, so both are worth planning around.
Where to eat after your move in St John's Wood
Our picks for your first meals in St John’s Wood.
St John’s Wood High Street. A French brasserie.
Lodge Road. Mediterranean food near Lord’s.
Abbey Road. Coffee and breakfast near the famous crossing.
Randolph Avenue. Southeast Asian food with a big vegan menu.
Checked on Google Maps, October 2026. Opening hours change, so check before you go.
St John's Wood moving questions
Can you work to my building's move hours?
Yes. Tell us the hours and lift booking when you ask for your quote, and we’ll plan the team and timing around them.
Do I need a parking suspension in St John's Wood?
It often helps, because it guarantees the space. Westminster City Council needs 10 working days’ notice. We’ll tell you what your street needs when we quote. Book it with Westminster City Council.
Can you move me in St John's Wood at short notice?
Often, yes, subject to availability. We move any time, day or night, across London. Send your details and write your date and time.