NW6 1BG is a well-regarded residential area on Holmdale Road, 0.1km from West Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00004851 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BG.
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£ 73,300 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1BG 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 1BG is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1BG. The average age is 32.9. 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
Flat
£ 590,000
3 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1BG is moderate at 57 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
Kingsgate Primary School
Hampstead School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Kilburn Grange School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- 1st Cafe / Karoon0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Go Mezza0.9 km
- Roses Bistro Cafe1.0 km
- Small & Beautiful0.8 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway0.6 km
- Brondes Age0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- The Mill0.5 km
- The Gower Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- BASILICO0.4 km
- NYLAS TREATS LTD0.9 km
- Paul UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cheerio Juice Bar0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Jumbos Newsagents0.8 km
- Ann's Community Shop0.5 km
- EM CAKES0.4 km
- GREEN HOUSE0.9 km
- Hampstead Food and Drinks0.2 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- J Sainsburys Plc0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.2 km
- Madina Food & Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.9 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.3 km
- Express by Holiday Inn1.0 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS1.0 km
- Langorf Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.3 km
- West Hampstead0.5 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
- West Hampstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61BG · Data under Open Government Licence