Postcode Analysis Camden, London

VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AX.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 88,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW3 1AX 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NW3 1AX's 55% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

home £1,359,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW3 1AX 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.

This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 6.3% 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00004407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,447,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,548,750

Terraced

£ 1,300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,568,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NW3 1AX has low crime rates — 31 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.

Vehicle crime20
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft8
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead

Outstanding189 pupils0.4 km
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New End Primary School

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Royal Free Hospital Children's School

Outstanding78 pupils1.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Good102 pupils1.4 km
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Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good301 pupils1.5 km
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Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU

Good38 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Jenkins And Son0.9 km
  • Meat Naturally0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • Paul Uk0.8 km
  • The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old White Bear0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Flask Public House0.7 km
  • King William IV0.9 km
  • The Spaniards Inn0.8 km
  • Bull & Bush0.6 km
  • The Duke of Hamilton0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Age UK Camden1.0 km
  • Burgh House Trust0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Heath Street Bakehouse0.7 km
  • Heath Street Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Casa Mediterrana0.8 km
  • Ole & Steen Coffee Limited0.8 km
  • PLANET ORGANIC0.9 km
  • Red Box Cafe0.8 km
  • Zeytn Bar0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hampstead1.0 km
  • Hampstead Heath1.1 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal1.5 km