NW3 1DU is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
Day-to-day life in NW3 1DU has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00004407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW3 1DU.
297
44
£ 88,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1DU 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 1DU 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 1DU. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1DU has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
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
21 nearby- DA CHEFFONE0.6 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.7 km
- Village News0.6 km
- BOBO WINE LTD0.7 km
- Boulangerie Bon Matin LTD0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Delicatessen0.7 km
- Dim T0.6 km
- Shahbhag Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- L'Antica Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Joe & The Juice0.5 km
- La Creperie0.6 km
- Tania's of Hampstead0.6 km
- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.3 km
- M&H News LTD0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Freemasons Arms0.8 km
- The Wells Tavern0.4 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.2 km
- Bull & Bush0.8 km
- The Flask Public House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.8 km
- Hampstead Heath1.1 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31DU · Data under Open Government Licence