NW8 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Place, 0.5km from Hampstead St. John in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW8 0DY 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. Property: Prices average £490k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00004626 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA PLACE, NW8 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA PLACE, NW8 0DY.
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
NW8 0DY has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 49 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0DY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 460,000
3 sales · Mean £ 456,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW8 0DY 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
63 nearby- BP Hampstead Service Station0.6 km
- GORILLAS0.9 km
- Mr David McDonald0.8 km
- Price Wise0.7 km
- ADIL FOOD0.4 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- North Star0.6 km
- Backstage Bar0.6 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.4 km
- Lillie Langtry0.6 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Barista on the Other Side0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Pisu sapori Italiani1.0 km
- Pret a Manger0.7 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- ALDI STORES LTD0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Food World1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Oriental Star0.8 km
- SUSHI Gourmet0.9 km
- Your Mum's Kitchen0.6 km
- Good Earth Express0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.9 km
- London Marriott Regents Park0.7 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale1.0 km
- Swiss Cottage Hotel0.7 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.9 km
- + 3 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 Station0.5 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80DY · Data under Open Government Licence