NW3 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Well Walk, 0.3km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW3, NW3 1BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 71.2% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00004408 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELL WALK, NW3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL WALK, NW3 1BY.
243
44
£ 88,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1BY 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 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.2M. Property prices are trending up 71.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1BY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,292,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 1BY is moderate at 73 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
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
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
Fleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- DA CHEFFONE0.6 km
- Heath News0.7 km
- Heath News Ltd0.8 km
- BOBO WINE LTD0.4 km
- Boulangerie Bon Matin LTD0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Garden Gate0.8 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.3 km
- Freemasons Arms0.4 km
- The Wells Tavern0.1 km
- The Flask Public House0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Curry Paradise0.7 km
- Delicatessen0.5 km
- Dim T0.6 km
- Dominique's0.8 km
- MITSURYU0.8 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- The Nook0.7 km
- Joe & The Juice0.5 km
- La Creperie0.5 km
- Tania's of Hampstead0.5 km
- Giacobazzi's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Food To Go0.9 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply food0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Old White Bear0.2 km
- Premier Inn London Hampstead1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.6 km
- Hampstead Heath0.7 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31BY · Data under Open Government Licence