NW3 3NG is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from South Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Primrose Hill ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW3 3NG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NW3 3NG are sourced from Output Area E00174677 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW3 3NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW3 3NG.
372
34
£ 66,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 3NG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in NW3 3NG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 3NG. The average age is 33.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 3NG is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The UCL Academy
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
George Eliot Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Robinsfield Infant School
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- KENTISH TOWN JAMS0.6 km
- ADIL FOOD0.2 km
- Deliveroo SP LTD0.2 km
- ELMONTASER BAKERY0.6 km
- Fala Portuges0.6 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- St Mary's Brewery Ltd0.6 km
- Good Earth Express0.2 km
- KFC0.3 km
- SLICE0.5 km
- The Coffee Shot0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hampstead Britannia Hotel0.7 km
- London Marriott Regents Park0.2 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS0.8 km
- The Danish YWCA0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Backstage Bar0.2 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.2 km
- The Arches0.6 km
- The Washington0.7 km
- Hampstead Theatre0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Saffron Circle0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
- THE HIVE0.4 km
- Tony's Pita0.4 km
- Carluccios0.2 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- FAIR SUPERMARKET0.5 km
- J Sainsburys Plc0.8 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Hampstead0.5 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.1 km
- Hampstead1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.2 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.2 km
- South Hampstead Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW33NG · Data under Open Government Licence