NW8 0EL is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Hill, 0.4km from Hampstead St. John in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Abbey Road ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW8 0EL 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £5.2M, up 37.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW8 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00023448 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON HILL, NW8 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON HILL, NW8 0EL.
434
38
£ 67,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW8 0EL 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
No single demographic signal dominates NW8 0EL — age 38, 44% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 37.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW8 0EL. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 5,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 4,841,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW8 0EL has low crime rates — 43 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
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
St George's Catholic School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
George Eliot Primary School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Robinsfield Infant School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Kilburn Park Pharmacy0.8 km
- Halal Meat A-L Khayyan1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Home Based - Natural Fresh Juices0.5 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Royal Mail Kilburn Delivery Office-Eurest C/O Compass Group0.8 km
- Franco Manca0.7 km
- Zero 75 Wine Bar0.6 km
- Brasserie Cafe Med0.3 km
- St John & St Elizabeth Hospital/Hospice0.6 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Food World0.7 km
- Supersave (D & M Food & Wine)0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bokor0.8 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.8 km
- Lillie Langtry0.6 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.9 km
- Green Village Deli0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Shah's Halal Food0.8 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Food Take Away0.7 km
- Favourite Chicken and Ribs0.8 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.7 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.4 km
- London Marriott Maida Vale0.5 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.7 km
- South Hampstead0.7 km
- West Hampstead1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW80EL · Data under Open Government Licence