Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOLMLEY GARDENS, NW6 1AB.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW6 1AB 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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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW6 1AB combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 100.0% year-on-year.

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

NW6 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Cholmley Gardens, 0.1km from West Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW6, NW6 1AB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 100.0% year-on-year. 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 NW6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00004310 (shared with 9 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 NW6 1AB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian19.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 862,500

6 sales · Mean £ 925,000

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

Crime around NW6 1AB is moderate at 54 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.

Anti-social behaviour143
Violence and sexual offences128
Shoplifting107
Other theft69
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.1 km
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West Hampstead Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Good102 pupils0.7 km
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Hampstead School

Good1311 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsgate Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.0 km
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2

Good158 pupils1.2 km
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St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Hilal Food Centre0.9 km
  • Atlanta Supermarket0.3 km
  • Jumbos Newsagents1.0 km
  • Bestsave0.3 km
  • H.V. Thomas Chemist (Kim's)0.1 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Gece Gunduz1.0 km
  • Kingsgate Resource Centre0.8 km
  • Have An Avo0.4 km
  • 1st Cafe / Karoon0.5 km
  • BALADYT LTD0.7 km
  • + 85 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Quality Hotel Hampstead0.9 km
  • Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.7 km
  • Langorf Hotel1.0 km
  • Charlotte Guest House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Alice House0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.2 km
  • Brondes Age0.9 km
  • The Mill0.5 km
  • Acol Bridge Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Internet Food Stores0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Mama Cha0.1 km
  • TASTY AFRICAN FOOD1.0 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers - West Hampstead0.2 km
  • Cheerio Juice Bar0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Hampstead Thameslink0.4 km
  • West Hampstead0.6 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km