NW6 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Cholmley Gardens, 0.1km from West Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For serious buyers, NW6 1AE 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 17.1% 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 NW6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00004315 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AE.
300
38
£ 72,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AE 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
NW6 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AE. The average age is 38.2. 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
Flat
£ 1,200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,141,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1AE has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
West Hampstead Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
Hampstead School
Kingsgate Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Wintons News0.7 km
- Bestsave0.2 km
- H.V. Thomas Chemist (Kim's)0.0 km
- Peppercorn’s0.3 km
- Tannin and Oak0.2 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.7 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Cod's Plaice0.8 km
- Intermission0.6 km
- MOXIES FISH BAR0.7 km
- Mr Ginghams Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Pham House0.7 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- DAAKOO0.7 km
- TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD0.6 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.6 km
- CM KILBURN LTD1.0 km
- German Doner Kebab0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Internet Food Stores0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway0.7 km
- Alice House0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.2 km
- Brondes Age0.9 km
- The Black Lion1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.5 km
- West Hampstead0.6 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AE · Data under Open Government Licence