NW3 1BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Gainsborough Gardens, 0.5km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For serious buyers, NW3 1BJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £8.9M, down 85.7% year-on-year. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00004404 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAINSBOROUGH GARDENS, NW3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH GARDENS, NW3 1BJ.
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£ 88,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1BJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW3 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£8.9M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £8.9M. Property prices are trending down 85.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1BJ. The average age is 42.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 5,250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 5,250,000
Detached
£ 17,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 17,500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 8,500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 8,350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 1BJ is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New End Primary School
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
Fleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cafe W0.5 km
- HAGEN ESPRESSO BAR0.4 km
- Sushi Hana0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co0.7 km
- Sunday@BelleVue0.8 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.4 km
- M&H News LTD0.4 km
- YOU ME SUSHI0.4 km
- Giacobazzi's0.8 km
- The Nook0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- House of Mistry0.6 km
- Revital Health Shop1.0 km
- Wine Rack1.0 km
- Peppercorn Mimi Market0.3 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.4 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Holly Bush0.5 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.3 km
- The Garden Gate0.6 km
- Freemasons Arms0.3 km
- The Wells Tavern0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Kavanagh's Belsize Park1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Food To Go0.8 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply food0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Old White Bear0.2 km
- Premier Inn London Hampstead0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.5 km
- Hampstead Heath0.6 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31BJ · Data under Open Government Licence