NW3 1EQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Hampstead in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hampstead Town ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
NW3 1EQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00004429 (shared with 957 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW3 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW3 1EQ.
232
40
£ 88,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 1EQ 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
NW3 1EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 1EQ. The average age is 39.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 1EQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
New End Primary School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Fleet Primary School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- BP Hampstead Service Station1.0 km
- GORILLAS0.8 km
- Mr David McDonald0.9 km
- Price Wise0.9 km
- Artichoke0.4 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- North Star1.0 km
- The Garden Gate0.6 km
- Globe Lawn Tennis Club Bar0.8 km
- The Duke of Hamilton0.6 km
- The Holly Bush0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Barista on the Other Side0.9 km
- Pret a Manger0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Wagamama0.9 km
- ZEROZERO0.9 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- ALDI STORES LTD0.9 km
- J Sainsburys Plc0.9 km
- SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.3 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply food0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Oriental Star0.8 km
- SUSHI Gourmet0.9 km
- My Tortellini0.9 km
- The Nook0.5 km
- 3 LOWEN LTD0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Dillons Hotel0.7 km
- Langorf Hotel0.6 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.7 km
- The Old White Bear0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampstead0.0 km
- Hampstead Heath0.6 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hampstead Underground Station0.3 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
- Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW31EQ · Data under Open Government Licence