NW3 4YB is a mixed residential area on Chalcot Gardens, 0.5km from Primrose Hill in Camden. Administratively it sits within Primrose Hill ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £3.3M, up 135.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW3 4YB are sourced from Output Area E00004148 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALCOT GARDENS, NW3 4YB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALCOT GARDENS, NW3 4YB.
166
42
£ 64,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 4YB 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 4YB is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 135.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 4YB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 3,350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 3,350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 5,762,500
2 sales · Mean £ 5,762,500
Flat
£ 1,137,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,336,163
Detached
£ 6,373,875
2 sales · Mean £ 6,373,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW3 4YB is moderate at 59 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
Haverstock School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
Rhyl Community Primary School
Fleet Primary School
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Camden Centre for Learning (Ccfl) PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Gulati Food and Wine0.7 km
- Reg Bloom0.7 km
- Crystal Mini Market1.0 km
- Fleet News0.8 km
- Hampstead Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- The Zabludowicz Art Projects0.5 km
- TIME0.3 km
- Chez Nous Cafe0.5 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.6 km
- GREENBERRY HILL0.6 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- LIBBYS0.1 km
- BURGERING LTD0.7 km
- Giacobazzi's0.9 km
- Bite Me Burger0.8 km
- Olivers Fish and Chips0.2 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Los Gordos0.7 km
- The Washington0.1 km
- Princess of Wales0.8 km
- Hampstead Theatre0.2 km
- HAVERSTOCK TAVERN0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Kavanagh's Belsize Park0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Food To Go0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply food0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn London Hampstead0.7 km
- MONARCHY0.9 km
- POWER PLANT0.7 km
- Swiss Cottage Hotel0.8 km
- Hampstead Britannia Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kentish Town West1.0 km
- Kentish Town1.1 km
- Hampstead Heath1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NW34YB · Data under Open Government Licence