NW3 7BL is a safe, established residential area on Finchley Road, 0.2km from Fortune Green in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NW3 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00004295 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 7BL.
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38
£ 72,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW3 7BL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NW3 7BL's 54% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW3 7BL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW3 7BL has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
St Luke's Church of England School
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
West Hampstead Primary School
Hampstead School
Childs Hill Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure Cricklewood1.0 km
- Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- The Cedar Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- David's Deli0.6 km
- TRUFFLE BURGER0.7 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- COOKING CAKES0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Mazmez0.7 km
- Emparo Pizza Limited0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- THE SOURCE BULK FOODS WEST HAMPSTEAD0.6 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Al-Anwar Grocery0.9 km
- Pinocchio0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Little Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Salt Lounge0.8 km
- Brondesbury Cricket Tennis Bowls & Squash Club0.8 km
- Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute1.0 km
- Alice House0.7 km
- The Black Lion0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
- Charlotte Guest House1.0 km
- Palm Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink1.0 km
- West Hampstead1.2 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW37BL · Data under Open Government Licence