NW6 1BE is a well-regarded residential area on Holmdale Road, 0.2km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1BE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00004824 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BE.
203
35
£ 73,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1BE 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 1BE — age 35, 20% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1BE. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 527,500
2 sales · Mean £ 527,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1BE is moderate at 73 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
Kingsgate Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Hampstead School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Kilburn Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- 1st Cafe / Karoon0.7 km
- Gung-Ho Restaurant0.4 km
- Nando's Chickenland0.2 km
- Rozay0.2 km
- My Wok Box0.8 km
- + 114 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bestsave0.3 km
- H.V. Thomas Chemist (Kim's)0.2 km
- Peppercorn’s0.2 km
- Tannin and Oak0.2 km
- The Hampstead Butcher and Providore0.2 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- J Sainsburys Plc0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Akrms Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Charlotte Guest House0.2 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.9 km
- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.9 km
- Langorf Hotel1.0 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- North London Tavern0.8 km
- The Fiddler1.0 km
- Alice House0.1 km
- The Black Lion0.1 km
- Railway0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Sam's Chicken0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Ready Burger0.9 km
- Wabi Sabi @ Brondes Age0.8 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.2 km
- West Hampstead0.4 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
- West Hampstead Rail Station0.4 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61BE · Data under Open Government Licence