NW8 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from South Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW8 0DQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00004626 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW8 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW8 0DQ.
293
49
£ 48,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines NW8 0DQ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0DQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0DQ is moderate at 71 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
George Eliot Primary School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
The UCL Academy
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Robinsfield Infant School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Home Based - Natural Fresh Juices0.3 km
- Local Food & Wine0.6 km
- RST Wine Mart0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Dr Li Acupuncture Clinic1.0 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Carluccios0.7 km
- Franco Manca1.0 km
- Zero 75 Wine Bar0.8 km
- Brasserie Cafe Med0.4 km
- St John & St Elizabeth Hospital/Hospice0.9 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- My Tortellini0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Kotta Sushi0.9 km
- Good Earth Express0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale1.0 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.9 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS0.9 km
- London Marriott Maida Vale0.9 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Railway1.0 km
- The Old Bell1.0 km
- Backstage Bar0.5 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.4 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.8 km
- FAIR SUPERMARKET0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Hampstead0.1 km
- Kilburn High Road0.9 km
- West Hampstead1.1 km
Bus Stops
- South Hampstead Rail Station0.1 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.4 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80DQ · Data under Open Government Licence