NW6 1AU is a well-regarded residential area on Dennington Park Road, 0.3km from West Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £473k. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00004820 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENNINGTON PARK ROAD, NW6 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENNINGTON PARK ROAD, NW6 1AU.
251
36
£ 73,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AU 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
NW6 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AU. The average age is 35.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 455,000
7 sales · Mean £ 448,732
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1AU is moderate at 65 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
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
West Hampstead Primary School
Kingsgate Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Costcutter Express0.6 km
- Finchley Convenience Store0.6 km
- Oddbins Ltd0.2 km
- West Hampstead Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- GORILLAS0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Langorf Hotel0.8 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.4 km
- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.7 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.2 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Bella Luna0.0 km
- Little Sichuan0.7 km
- Osteria Ovada0.7 km
- PIZZERIA COZAIO0.7 km
- Rose Cafe0.7 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Internet Food Stores0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- 3 LOWEN LTD0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- TEA +0.7 km
- DAAKOO0.4 km
- Oriental Star0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway0.5 km
- Alice House0.1 km
- The Black Lion0.1 km
- Brondes Age0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.2 km
- West Hampstead0.4 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- West Hampstead Rail Station0.3 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AU · Data under Open Government Licence