Postcode Analysis Camden, London

NW3 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW3 2AJ.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 83,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW3 2AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NW3 2AJ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW3 2AJ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Belsize in Camden. Administratively it sits within Gospel Oak ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NW3 2AJ 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 administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for NW3 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004435 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 2AJ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NW3 2AJ is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour254
Violence and sexual offences217
Other theft117
Shoplifting110
Public order95

school Local Schools

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Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good301 pupils0.1 km
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Royal Free Hospital Children's School

Outstanding78 pupils0.3 km
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Fleet Primary School

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU

Good38 pupils0.5 km
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St Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Good150 pupils0.5 km
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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.9 km
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Haverstock School

Good968 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • BOBO WINE LTD0.8 km
  • London Hampstead Heath0.6 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • Gulati Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Budget Beers1.0 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Must Wine0.6 km
  • Patara Fine Thai Cuisine1.0 km
  • The Zabludowicz Art Projects0.9 km
  • TIME0.7 km
  • Air Studios0.4 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • La Creperie1.0 km
  • St Mary's Brewery Ltd1.0 km
  • LIBBYS0.6 km
  • DIDI'S JUICE BAR0.1 km
  • GAIL'S0.4 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Blue Sea Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Hampstead Theatre0.6 km
  • HAVERSTOCK TAVERN0.6 km
  • King William IV1.0 km
  • Sir Richard Steele0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn London Hampstead0.2 km
  • The Danish YWCA0.9 km
  • Hampstead Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • Dillons Hotel0.5 km
  • Swiss Cottage Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Kavanagh's Belsize Park0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer Food To Go0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencers Simply food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hampstead Heath0.6 km
  • Hampstead0.8 km
  • Gospel Oak1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Belsize Park Underground Station0.0 km
  • Belsize Park Underground Station0.0 km
  • Belsize Park Underground Station0.0 km