Postcode Analysis Camden, London

AKENSIDE ROAD, NW3 5RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AKENSIDE ROAD, NW3 5RA.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 83,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW3 5RA 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NW3 5RA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.6M, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW3 5RA is a sought-after residential area on Akenside Road, 0.4km from Belsize in Camden. Administratively it sits within Belsize ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW3, NW3 5RA offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.6M. 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 5RA are sourced from Output Area E00004320 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 5RA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 3,600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,600,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NW3 5RA has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Anti-social behaviour125
Vehicle crime79
Burglary61
Violence and sexual offences61
Theft from the person44

school Local Schools

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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good301 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3

Good177 pupils0.6 km
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Royal Free Hospital Children's School

Outstanding78 pupils0.6 km
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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New End Primary School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Fleet Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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The UCL Academy

Requires Improvement1172 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Costcutter Express0.6 km
  • Crescent Fruiterers0.1 km
  • Finchley Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Hill Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Pomona0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Dillons Hotel0.2 km
  • Langorf Hotel0.5 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS0.5 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.5 km
  • Quality Hotel Hampstead0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Globe Lawn Tennis Club Bar0.6 km
  • North Star0.6 km
  • The Washington0.9 km
  • The Holly Bush1.0 km
  • The Flask Public House0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Little Sichuan0.6 km
  • Osteria Ovada0.6 km
  • Pizza Express Ltd0.6 km
  • PIZZERIA COZAIO0.6 km
  • Rose Cafe0.6 km
  • + 142 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • 3 LOWEN LTD0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Pret a Manger0.6 km
  • TEA +0.6 km
  • Teta's0.2 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • ALDI STORES LTD0.6 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • J Sainsburys Plc0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hampstead0.4 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal0.7 km
  • Hampstead Heath0.8 km