NW3 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on East Heath Road, 0.1km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW3, NW3 1AJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.6M, down 88.3% 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 NW3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004408 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST HEATH ROAD, NW3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST HEATH ROAD, NW3 1AJ.
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£ 88,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1AJ 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
NW3 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.6M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 88.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AJ. The average age is 43.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,162,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,632,373
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1AJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
New End Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- DA CHEFFONE0.6 km
- Heath News0.9 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.7 km
- Village News0.6 km
- BOBO WINE LTD0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Curry Paradise0.9 km
- Delicatessen0.7 km
- Dim T0.6 km
- Dominique's1.0 km
- Shahbhag Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Nook0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice0.5 km
- La Creperie0.6 km
- Tania's of Hampstead0.6 km
- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Freemasons Arms0.7 km
- The Wells Tavern0.3 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.2 km
- Bull & Bush0.9 km
- The Flask Public House0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.8 km
- Hampstead Heath1.0 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence