NW3 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Vale Of Health, 0.2km 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 1AY 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 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.1M. 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 1AY 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 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE OF HEALTH, NW3 1AY.
241
43
£ 88,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NW3 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.1M, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1AY. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 3,150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 3,110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1AY has low crime rates — 40 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
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
Rosary Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Jenkins And Son0.9 km
- Meat Naturally0.9 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Paul Uk0.8 km
- The Hampstead Butcher & Providore0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Flask Public House0.8 km
- King William IV0.9 km
- Hampstead Golf Club1.0 km
- The Spaniards Inn0.7 km
- Bull & Bush0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Burgh House Trust0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Heath Street Bakehouse0.7 km
- Heath Street Kitchen0.9 km
- itsu Limited0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Casa Mediterrana0.9 km
- Ole & Steen Coffee Limited0.8 km
- PLANET ORGANIC0.9 km
- Red Box Cafe0.9 km
- Zeytn Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead1.0 km
- Hampstead Heath1.1 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31AY · Data under Open Government Licence