NW6 1AJ is a sought-after 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW6, NW6 1AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004310 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AJ.
329
38
£ 72,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AJ 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 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AJ. The average age is 38.1. 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
£ 1,080,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1AJ has low crime rates — 43 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
31 nearby- Costcutter Express1.0 km
- Finchley Convenience Store1.0 km
- Oddbins Ltd0.5 km
- West Hampstead Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- Wintons News0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Bella Luna0.4 km
- The Wet Fish Cafe0.3 km
- Took Took0.6 km
- Cod's Plaice0.9 km
- Intermission0.7 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Shell Kilburn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.8 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- DAAKOO0.8 km
- TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD0.7 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
- BASILICO0.3 km
- Paul UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Railway0.8 km
- Alice House0.3 km
- The Black Lion0.3 km
- Brondes Age1.0 km
- The Mill0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.5 km
- West Hampstead0.7 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence