NW6 1BL is a well-regarded residential area on Holmdale Road, 0.1km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1BL 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £835k, down 25.1% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00004816 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMDALE ROAD, NW6 1BL.
217
36
£ 73,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NW6 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1BL. The average age is 35.9. 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
£ 540,000
11 sales · Mean £ 648,763
Terraced
£ 850,000
4 sales · Mean £ 803,250
Semi-Detached
£ 2,186,700
1 sales · Mean £ 2,186,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1BL is moderate at 58 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
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Pipes N Pouches0.9 km
- Hilal Food Centre0.8 km
- Atlanta Supermarket0.4 km
- Jumbos Newsagents0.8 km
- Bestsave0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Delight Cafe1.0 km
- Gece Gunduz0.8 km
- Kingsgate Resource Centre0.7 km
- MEATY BUNS0.9 km
- Have An Avo0.4 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Lucky Cat0.9 km
- Mama Cha0.2 km
- Wenzels the Bakers - West Hampstead0.2 km
- Cheerio Juice Bar0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Alice House0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.2 km
- Brondes Age0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- The Mill0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Internet Food Stores0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.6 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.4 km
- West Hampstead0.6 km
- Brondesbury Station0.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61BL · Data under Open Government Licence