NW3 3SS is a mixed residential area on Hawtrey Road, 0.6km from South Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Primrose Hill ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW3, NW3 3SS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.6M, up 34.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW3 3SS are sourced from Output Area E00004123 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTREY ROAD, NW3 3SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTREY ROAD, NW3 3SS.
270
40
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 3SS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW3 3SS combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.6M. Property prices are trending up 34.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 3SS. The average age is 40.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,650,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,724,166
Semi-Detached
£ 1,700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,700,000
Detached
£ 1,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 3SS is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
George Eliot Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Robinsfield Infant School
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Chucs St Johns Wood1.0 km
- Belsize Kitchen0.8 km
- Belsize Square Synagogue0.6 km
- Cafe Udon0.8 km
- Chamomile Cafe0.6 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Kavanagh's Belsize Park0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- FAIR SUPERMARKET0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- WH Smith0.9 km
- Bens Green grocers0.8 km
- Bourne's Fishmongers0.8 km
- Fairprice Supermarket0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Hampstead Theatre0.5 km
- HAVERSTOCK TAVERN0.9 km
- Sir Richard Steele0.8 km
- The Queens0.8 km
- The Arches0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- BOBA BAR0.6 km
- DIDI'S JUICE BAR0.9 km
- JAKOBS'S KITCHEN0.9 km
- PHO TA1.0 km
- PIZZA PARADISO0.7 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Swiss Cottage Hotel0.4 km
- Dillons Hotel0.7 km
- Hampstead Britannia Hotel0.5 km
- London Marriott Regents Park0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Hampstead0.7 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.3 km
- Hampstead1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
- Swiss Cottage Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW33SS · Data under Open Government Licence