NW6 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Norman Terrace, 0.2km 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00004312 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMAN TERRACE, NW6 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN TERRACE, NW6 1BU.
267
38
£ 72,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NW6 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £1.2M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1BU. The average age is 38.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 1,196,750
1 sales · Mean £ 1,196,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1BU has low crime rates — 40 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
West Hampstead Primary School
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
Hampstead School
St Luke's Church of England School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Kingsgate Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre of London0.9 km
- KILBURN FOOD & WINE LTD0.8 km
- Maygrove Superstore0.7 km
- Kings Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nasza Polska0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Abyssinia Restaurant0.9 km
- Bradok0.9 km
- Chicken Valley Peri Peri0.9 km
- Zombie Games Cafe0.8 km
- Foodcycle Kilburn0.5 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Internet Food Stores0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- ACC Polski Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Byblos Lebanese Cuisine0.9 km
- KALOR KITCHEN/CARIBEAN CUISINE0.6 km
- Oriental Kitchen and Thai Pei0.3 km
- Opa! Greek Bakery & Patisserie0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Charlotte Guest House0.6 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- North London Tavern0.9 km
- Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club0.9 km
- The Gower Club0.6 km
- The Windmill Guest House Bar0.9 km
- Railway0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.6 km
- West Hampstead0.8 km
- Brondesbury Station0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61BU · Data under Open Government Licence