NW3 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Vale Of Health, 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 1AR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00004406 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AR.
241
43
£ 88,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NW3 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AR. The average age is 42.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1AR has low crime rates — 32 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
St Luke's Church of England School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jenkins And Son0.8 km
- Meat Naturally0.8 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- Paul Uk0.7 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Flask Public House0.7 km
- King William IV0.8 km
- The Spaniards Inn0.8 km
- Bull & Bush0.7 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Age UK Camden1.0 km
- Burgh House Trust0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Heath Street Bakehouse0.6 km
- Heath Street Kitchen0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Casa Mediterrana0.8 km
- Ole & Steen Coffee Limited0.7 km
- PLANET ORGANIC0.8 km
- Red Box Cafe0.8 km
- Zeytn Bar0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead1.0 km
- Hampstead Heath1.1 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31AR · Data under Open Government Licence