NW3 1BS is a sought-after residential area on East Heath Road, 0.4km 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 1BS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 20.0% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00004404 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST HEATH ROAD, NW3 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST HEATH ROAD, NW3 1BS.
262
43
£ 88,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1BS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NW3 1BS's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1BS. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,405,000
18 sales · Mean £ 1,428,783
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 1BS has low crime rates — 33 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
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Fleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- DA CHEFFONE0.7 km
- Heath News0.7 km
- Heath News Ltd0.8 km
- House of Mistry0.7 km
- Jenkins And Son0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Garden Gate0.7 km
- The Holly Bush0.6 km
- The Flask Public House0.5 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.4 km
- King William IV0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Curry Paradise0.6 km
- Delicatessen0.6 km
- Dim T0.7 km
- Dominique's0.7 km
- MITSURYU0.8 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- The Nook0.7 km
- DREAMY N HEALTHY0.5 km
- M&H News LTD0.6 km
- YOU ME SUSHI0.5 km
- Casa Mediterrana0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old White Bear0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Food To Go0.9 km
- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.6 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead Heath0.7 km
- Hampstead0.7 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31BS · Data under Open Government Licence