NW6 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Cholmley Gardens, 0.2km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1AH offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00004309 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AH.
281
34
£ 72,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AH 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
No single demographic signal dominates NW6 1AH — age 34, 49% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AH. The average age is 33.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,185,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,162,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1AH has low crime rates — 39 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
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Kingsgate Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Atlanta Supermarket0.3 km
- Ann's Community Shop0.4 km
- EM CAKES0.5 km
- Hampstead Food and Drinks0.5 km
- Hemstal Self Service1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Have An Avo0.2 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Small & Beautiful1.0 km
- Wood Oven Pizza0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway0.9 km
- North London Tavern1.0 km
- Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club1.0 km
- The Gower Club0.7 km
- Alice House0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- BASILICO0.3 km
- Paul UK Ltd0.7 km
- Gail's Bakery0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Wabi Sabi @ Brondes Age1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Charlotte Guest House0.6 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.8 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Internet Food Stores0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.6 km
- West Hampstead0.8 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AH · Data under Open Government Licence