NW3 1AL is a sought-after residential area on East Heath Road, 0.2km from Vale of Health in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For serious buyers, NW3 1AL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M, up 150.0% 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 1AL 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 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST HEATH ROAD, NW3 1AL.
243
44
£ 88,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1AL 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 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.5M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 150.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 3,550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,550,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1AL has low crime rates — 46 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
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
Fleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- BOBO WINE LTD0.5 km
- Boulangerie Bon Matin LTD0.5 km
- Jeroboams0.6 km
- London Hampstead Heath0.8 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 28 Church Row0.6 km
- Everyman Cafe0.6 km
- Gail's0.6 km
- Louis Patisserie0.6 km
- Mani's0.6 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Joe & The Juice0.6 km
- La Creperie0.6 km
- Tania's of Hampstead0.6 km
- The Nook0.9 km
- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Duke of Hamilton0.3 km
- The Garden Gate0.9 km
- The Holly Bush0.4 km
- The Flask Public House0.5 km
- King William IV0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.7 km
- Hampstead Heath0.9 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31AL · Data under Open Government Licence