NW3 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Vale Of Health, 0.1km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
Within the NW3 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.5M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NW3 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00004407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AZ.
297
44
£ 88,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 44, NW3 1AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £3.5M median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AZ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 4,775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 4,775,000
Terraced
£ 2,290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1AZ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
New End Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Fitzjohn's Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- DA CHEFFONE0.8 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.9 km
- Village News0.8 km
- BOBO WINE LTD0.8 km
- Boulangerie Bon Matin LTD0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Delicatessen0.9 km
- Dim T0.8 km
- Shahbhag Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Cote Brasserie0.8 km
- L'Antica Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Joe & The Juice0.7 km
- La Creperie0.8 km
- Tania's of Hampstead0.8 km
- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.6 km
- M&H News LTD0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Freemasons Arms0.9 km
- The Wells Tavern0.5 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.4 km
- The Spaniards Inn0.8 km
- Bull & Bush0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead1.0 km
- Hampstead Heath1.1 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31AZ · Data under Open Government Licence