NW3 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Villas On The Heath, 0.1km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
NW3 1BA is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.8M. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00004407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VILLAS ON THE HEATH, NW3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VILLAS ON THE HEATH, NW3 1BA.
297
44
£ 88,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1BA 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
NW3 1BA is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1BA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,694,630
Terraced
£ 2,552,500
2 sales · Mean £ 2,552,500
Semi-Detached
£ 2,575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1BA has low crime rates — 42 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
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
St Luke's Church of England 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 Restaurant0.8 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 Arms0.8 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: NW31BA · Data under Open Government Licence