NW3 1EN is a well-regarded residential area on Heath Street, 0.2km from Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £745k. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00004419 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH STREET, NW3 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, NW3 1EN.
235
38
£ 88,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1EN 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
At 73% private renter occupancy, NW3 1EN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1EN. The average age is 38.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 745,000
1 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 1EN is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
New End Primary School
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- BIO-SYNERGY LTD0.9 km
- Mistry of Hampstead0.9 km
- Jenkins And Son0.2 km
- Meat Naturally0.2 km
- Oxfam0.1 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Cork & Bottle1.0 km
- Just Dine restaurant & Coffee Counter1.0 km
- Gung-Ho Restaurant0.9 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Age UK Camden0.3 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks and Spencers Simply food1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer Food To Go1.0 km
- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.8 km
- The Old White Bear0.2 km
- Premier Inn London Hampstead1.0 km
- The Danish YWCA0.8 km
- Express by Holiday Inn1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Flask Public House0.1 km
- King William IV0.2 km
- The George0.9 km
- The Roebuck0.8 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Casa Mediterrana0.2 km
- Ole & Steen Coffee Limited0.1 km
- PLANET ORGANIC0.3 km
- Red Box Cafe0.1 km
- TASTY AFRICAN FOOD0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.4 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.9 km
- Hampstead Heath0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.1 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.1 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31EN · Data under Open Government Licence