NW6 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Orestes Mews, 0.1km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00004309 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORESTES MEWS, NW6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORESTES MEWS, NW6 1AP.
281
34
£ 72,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AP 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 1AP — age 34, 49% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £1.1M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,097,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,097,500
Flat
£ 1,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1AP has low crime rates — 42 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
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Wintons News0.7 km
- Bestsave0.1 km
- H.V. Thomas Chemist (Kim's)0.1 km
- Peppercorn’s0.3 km
- Tannin and Oak0.3 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.8 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Cod's Plaice0.7 km
- Intermission0.7 km
- MOXIES FISH BAR0.8 km
- Mr Ginghams Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Pham House0.8 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- DAAKOO0.8 km
- TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD0.7 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- CM KILBURN LTD0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Internet Food Stores0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Railway0.8 km
- Alice House0.3 km
- The Black Lion0.3 km
- Brondes Age0.9 km
- The Black Lion1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.5 km
- West Hampstead0.7 km
- Brondesbury Station0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AP · Data under Open Government Licence