Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CREDITON HILL, NW6 1HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREDITON HILL, NW6 1HR.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 73,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW6 1HR 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NW6 1HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW6 1HR is a well-regarded residential area on Crediton Hill, 0.5km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% 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 £915k, down 23.1% 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 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00004850 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1HR. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 855,000

23 sales · Mean £ 882,706

Semi-Detached

£ 2,727,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,727,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NW6 1HR 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.

Anti-social behaviour162
Violence and sexual offences119
Shoplifting93
Other theft58
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.4 km
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West Hampstead Primary School

Good400 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Good102 pupils0.8 km
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3

Good177 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsgate Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.1 km
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New End Primary School

Good332 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • GORILLAS0.7 km
  • Mr David McDonald0.8 km
  • Price Wise0.8 km
  • Wintons News0.5 km
  • Boulangerie Bon Matin LTD1.0 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.6 km
  • Charlotte Guest House0.4 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Langorf Hotel0.6 km
  • Quality Hotel Hampstead0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • North Star1.0 km
  • Alice House0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.2 km
  • The Flask Public House1.0 km
  • The Mill0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Barista on the Other Side0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Intermission0.6 km
  • MOXIES FISH BAR0.6 km
  • Mr Ginghams Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • ALDI STORES LTD0.7 km
  • SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD1.0 km
  • J Sainsburys Plc0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • DAAKOO0.6 km
  • Oriental Star0.8 km
  • SUSHI Gourmet0.7 km
  • TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD0.5 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.5 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Hampstead Thameslink0.4 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal0.4 km
  • West Hampstead0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal Rail Station0.4 km